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
A dry wind was already stirring when the sun rose over Pacific Palisades on Tuesday, fitful gusts whipping palm fronds seaward and making eucalyptus limbs creek and groan.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2025
The Brunt experienced a rapid acceleration in its seaward movement after the loss of A74 and A81.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2024
Antarctic ice shelves are the seaward extension of the world’s largest army of glaciers, and provide a stabilizing function.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 14, 2023
The day I came of swimming age, which, to Mothers distress, Mamaji claimed was seven, he brought me down to the beach, spread his arms seaward and said, “This is my gift to you.”
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
