They travel long distances to stroll along the seashore, for reasons they can't put into words.

Edward O. Wilson
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"They travel long distances to stroll along the seashore, for reasons they can't put into words" is a phrase that sounds more like a line from a book or poem than something said in everyday conversation. But, it actually describes what people do when they spend time at one of their favorite places — along the ocean or a beach. The term "stroll" is used because many people go there and wander, not because they have any specific plans.

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