high sea
noun
: the open part of a sea or ocean especially outside territorial waters
—usually used in plural
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The zero-emission catamaran, which was first teased in 2021, combines a cutting-edge hybrid propulsion system with next-gen artificial intelligence to ensure more sustainable cruising on the high seas.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 May 2024
Captain Sandy Yawn had a honeymoon on the high seas!
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 May 2024
Captain Sandy Yawn had a honeymoon on the high seas!
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for high sea
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“High sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20sea. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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