Word Finder - harbors

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To provide a harbor or safe place for.

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The docks, which once harbored tall ships, now harbor only petty thieves.

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To take refuge or shelter in a protected expanse of water.

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The fleet harbored in the south.

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To drive (a hunted stag) to covert.

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To hold or persistently entertain in one's thoughts or mind.

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She harbors a conviction that her husband has a secret, criminal past.

As I sounded through the ice I could determine the shape of the bottom with greater accuracy than is possible in surveying harbors which do not freeze over, and I was surprised at its general regularity.

Back in the 18th century, Cadiz had no less than 160 towers to watch over its harbors.

High necklines may give the illusion of a longer body, but the one piece harbors many traps for its wearer.

Within a few weeks the Germans had assembled a large armada of vessels, including 2,000 barges in German, Belgian and French harbors.

Water brings fish creels, harbors, beach barbeques and damp flannels.

That's why scientists are so intrigued by creating safe harbors for fish, so they have a chance to mature and repopulate.

The islands have no rivers and are marked by winding coastlines forming numerous natural harbors.

In a nutshell, the man with no name meets the boy with soiled sheets who harbors a pathological hatred for surreal comedy.

Auckland, international gateway to New Zealand, is laid out with stylish informality around one of the most beautiful harbors in the world.

For Med cruising the large diesel is a bonus but the long keel does make handling under power in small harbors a bit nerve-wracking.

Interactions between microorganisms and physicochemical factors cause mic of steel pilings in harbors.

It provides a good view of the fjords, and shows off some impressive seamanship, manouvering very large ferries in very small harbors.

The old acts had prevented foreign ships from entering British harbors, and the repeal of the acts encouraged greater trade with other nations.

These cats were likely left behind on occasion after a ship had docked in harbors along Maine's seaboard.

However, your chances of acquiring a catthat harbors respiratory disease is infinitely higher when you select your animal from a shelter or pet store where exposure to other cats and animals is high and difficult to regulate.

Even if your cat already harbors the organisms responsible for respiratory infections, there are preventive measures you can take to improve your cat's overall immunity.

Billie Bob Thornton - The former leading man of Angelina Jolie's life harbors a fear of antique furniture.

Ships on southern Caribbean cruises may visit several ports of call, with smaller ships (typically from luxury lines) being capable of entering more remote and isolated harbors.

Most Maui sunset sails depart from Lahaina and Maalaea Harbors, not far from hotels and other main attractions.

Twin Harbors RV campground's ready beach access and natural beauty make it a popular destination for campers.

Twin Harbors Beach State Park is located on the Pacific coast, and is one of many campsites in Washington state.

Reservations are recommended, as Twin Harbors is a popular park.

Twin Harbors imposes a limit of ten consecutive days for any stay during the summer months.

The signs and symptoms of adult inclusion conjunctivitis appear two to 19 days after contact with an individual who harbors the chlamydia parasite.

If unsuccessful, the child becomes fearful, is unable to join groups, and harbors guilty feelings.

While North America certainly harbors a great deal of haunted activity, there are also many haunted places in England.

A small town in Virginia, Mystic Falls harbors some dark secrets, but the music on the soundtrack mixes it up with the dark and the light.

Unchlorinated water likely harbors harmful bacteria that can infect your tat.

While Robert is known for his tough exterior, he harbors an inner softie, which often appears when a bride thanks him at the end of the night.

People wonder if he had a traumatic childhood, or harbors a deep inner pain, but he says he doesn't.