1.   Heavy waves pounded the shore.

2.   Beaches were closed to swimmers Monday as heavy surf associated with Hurricane Dennis pounded the shore.

3.   Because winds and surf continued to pound the shore Saturday, they will have to wait to assess the damage.

4.   Fierce waves pounded the shore.

5.   China issued a storm alert for Shanghai and parts of the southeast as the approaching typhoon flooded streets with torrential rains and pounded the shores with towering waves.