waters

Example Sentences

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“Any threat to freedom of navigation in these waters would harm the interests of the entire international community, including the United States,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The Tagor was detained on Sunday morning in international waters with the help of Britain and other partners, after its Russian captain refused to comply with orders, prosecutors said.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

He said the French Navy boarded the Tagor, which maritime authorities said had been flying a false flag when it was detained around 400 nautical miles west of Brittany in international waters.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Daly monitors a receiver that tracks tagged sharks in the blue waters just off the beach.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

There is a town nearby called Siete Aguas, and I try to imagine what seven waters the town is named for.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar