open sea
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Ukrainian sea drones have revolutionised naval warfare since Moscow's invasion, relentlessly hunting down Russian warships and tankers in the open sea and even at naval bases.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Most existing wave energy devices perform well only under specific wave conditions, limiting their effectiveness in the constantly shifting environment of the open sea.
From Science Daily • Feb. 18, 2026
On February 4, Miyasaka once again declared an "open sea" or "ake no umi", meaning little chance one would appear before spring.
From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026
In another striking show of force, the U.S. military on Wednesday seized two sanctioned oil tankers on the open sea.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026
The ship sailed on, out of the Ocean Stream, riding a long swell on the open sea for the Island of Aiaia.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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