offshore

Example Sentences

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But these industries contribute only 6 percent of formal jobs, and foreign-invested gas projects largely kept earnings offshore, said a World Bank report.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

The quakes were the most powerful to hit Venezuela since a 7.7-magnitude tremor struck offshore in 1900.

From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026

Two supertankers on Thursday began loading crude at the terminal operated by state-controlled Saudi Aramco, while another was waiting offshore and could also be preparing to load, according to Kpler.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

He said prior evaluations have not adequately considered economics and the perspective of federal officials, particularly “concerning offshore oil production, maintenance of pipelines and desalination.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

“We can’t tell. The British are trying to blockade the harbor. They’ve got ships offshore there, all the time, watching for our ships.”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham