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- noun Plural form of
coastguard .
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Examples
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Many pirates describe themselves as "coastguards" protecting their waters against illegal fishing and dumping of toxic waste.
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Kidnappers escaped into Somalia with an elderly French hostage on Saturday after a battle with Kenyan coastguards and military forces.
Kidnapped French woman taken to Somalia by pirates after sea battle 2011
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We do think there's a case for rationalisation and many of the coastguards we spoke to accepted that, but what we're saying is that these proposals to reduce full-time stations from 18 down to three, and to close down 10 altogether, are far too drastic and threaten safety.
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On the second, it were nearly discovered by Indian coastguards.
Mumbai spy says he worked for terrorists ? then briefed Pakistan Jason Burke 2010
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The reforms would mean much better use of modern technology and improve pay and conditions for coastguards.
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We do think there's a case for rationalisation and many of the coastguards we spoke to accepted that, but what we're saying is that these proposals to reduce full-time stations from 18 down to three, and to close down 10 altogether, are far too drastic and threaten safety.
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Philip Hammond, the transport secretary, said ministers had already listened to sea-farers, coastal communities and coastguards, and had insisted the proposals were robust.
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Najib Balala, the tourism minister, said coastguard vessels surrounded the boat and there was a standoff between the Kenyan coastguards and the gunmen.
Kidnapped French woman taken to Somalia by pirates after sea battle 2011
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The reforms would mean much better use of modern technology and improve pay and conditions for coastguards.
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Philip Hammond, the transport secretary, said ministers had already listened to sea-farers, coastal communities and coastguards, and had insisted the proposals were robust.
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