by sea

phrase

: by means of a ship
We traveled by sea.

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Before the war, most medicines and pharmaceutical components were brought in by sea, but the American naval blockade has cut off shipping, Bahman Sabour, a member of the Tehran Pharmacies Association, told local media. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026 Machado’s team said that the opposition leader, who is now based in Panama, attempted to return to Venezuela by sea, but the company that chartered her boat canceled the trip hours before leaving, alleging its vessel was unfit for navigation. — Clyburn Saint John, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 Many expedition cruises focus on the nature and wildlife of regions best reached by sea or river, including Antarctica, the Arctic, and the Peruvian Amazon. — Julie Jones, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026 The reports say Machado has also explored returning by sea and through flights to Caribbean islands near Venezuela. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for by sea

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“By sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20sea. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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