high sea
noun
: the open part of a sea or ocean especially outside territorial waters
—usually used in plural
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Marla Mindelle, Melissa Barrera, Jim Parsons, and more have a blast on the high seas.
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
But each vessel, shares a similar platform and is meant to roam the high seas, with a 4,000-nautical-mile range that could carry its owner just about anywhere.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
The spot price for actual cargo reflects the reality on the ground and the high seas, said Amrita Sen, founder of Energy Aspects.
—Spencer Kimball,pippa Stevens, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
The decision rests in part on whether the ships can secure maritime insurance, a crucial financial hedge for valuable cargo on the high seas.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
But each vessel, shares a similar platform and is meant to roam the high seas, with a 4,000-nautical-mile range that could carry its owner just about anywhere.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
The spot price for actual cargo reflects the reality on the ground and the high seas, said Amrita Sen, founder of Energy Aspects.
—Spencer Kimball,pippa Stevens, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
The decision rests in part on whether the ships can secure maritime insurance, a crucial financial hedge for valuable cargo on the high seas.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
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“High sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20sea. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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