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Gulf

/ɡˈʌlf/
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(noun) A hollow place in the earth; an abyss; a deep chasm or basin.

The Mississippi River flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
The ship is bound for the Gulf of Mexico.
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The massive oil spill in the ____ had a devastating effect on the local marine life and the coastal economy.

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