seaward
Example Sentences
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Recognizing that geography still matters, they extended their defensive periphery seaward, initially to the first island chain, from Japan to the South China Sea, and then to the second chain and beyond.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
The Brunt experienced a rapid acceleration in its seaward movement after the loss of A74 and A81.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2024
Though California generally owns the beach seaward from the mean high tide line, private owners can still claim beach property.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2023
Its seaward snout remains pressed against the undersea mountain ridge, which crests roughly 400 meters underneath the ocean’s surface.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 18, 2022
The river with its spring tide racing seaward reflected the color with dashes of green and gray.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
