high sea
noun
: the open part of a sea or ocean especially outside territorial waters
—usually used in plural
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Elizabeth’s husband gained fame as one of the first victims of Britain’s 1777 Treason Act and international sympathy for his long imprisonment in shackles, first on the high seas and then in London.
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Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
Smith’s journey to the high seas began with a simple dream: to become a dentist.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 11 July 2025
The 135-foot superyacht, which was originally built by Feadship in 1981, has returned to the high seas following a meticulous multi-stage refit at Cantieri di Pisa.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 July 2025
View gallery - 3 images Not satisfied with dominating race tracks and all manner of asphalt around the globe, Ferrari is now taking to the high seas with its next venture.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 5 July 2025
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Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
Smith’s journey to the high seas began with a simple dream: to become a dentist.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 11 July 2025
The 135-foot superyacht, which was originally built by Feadship in 1981, has returned to the high seas following a meticulous multi-stage refit at Cantieri di Pisa.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 July 2025
View gallery - 3 images Not satisfied with dominating race tracks and all manner of asphalt around the globe, Ferrari is now taking to the high seas with its next venture.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 5 July 2025
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 24 Jul. 2025.
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