at sea
Example Sentences
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"Finally, in the dead of the night we sailed through the danger zone," he said, speaking to AFP via telephone at sea.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
Sir Keir said there would be "game-changing investment" to strengthen the Armed Forces on land, at sea and in the air.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
It was the struggle for supremacy at sea that remains, as Nathaniel Philbrick writes, “the center of the story.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
“It was our only source of work,” said Flores, noting that the large boat could spend weeks at sea, netting a considerable haul.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026
It went out empty and came back when the hold was full, after weeks or even months at sea.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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