by sea

phrase

: by means of a ship
We traveled by sea.

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That would undermine the structure of trade by sea, which makes up 80% to 90% of global trade. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026 In a joint statement issued Tuesday, the Consultative Shipping Group (CSG) — an informal cooperation between the maritime bodies of 18 shipping nations across the globe — noted that more than 80% of global trade is transported by sea. Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026 La Jolla Whether by sea, by air or by upscale shopping street, La Jolla is likely to grab you, especially in fall after the summer tourist legions have retreated. Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Delicacies that arrived by sea—citrus fruit, warming spices, raisins, nuts, and rum—still show up in applications both savory and sweet. Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 5 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 20 Sep. 2026.

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