to sea

phrase

: to or on the open waters of the sea

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Genevieve is located just below the southern tip of Baja California, Mexico and is generally moving out to sea, forecasters say. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2026 In June, two women in their 20s from Fremont died in Santa Cruz County after they were swept out to sea. Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 25 July 2026 These were quick to convert and quick to put to sea in sufficient numbers to protect convoys far from the defense of any airfields. David Szondy july 21, New Atlas, 22 July 2026 Officials do not know if the missing people are with the boat, trapped under one of its three decks, or were swept out to sea. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for to sea

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“To sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20sea. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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