high sea
noun
: the open part of a sea or ocean especially outside territorial waters
—usually used in plural
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Theme cruises bring fandoms to life on the high seas and allow passengers to immerse themselves in their favorite pastimes, from movies and TV shows to magic tricks and stand-up comedy.
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Nathan Diller, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Magnificently grand yachts are the latest big thing in the luxury hotel space, with the Ritz-Carlton, the Four Seasons, Orient Express and Aman all competing with launches on the high seas.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025
The high seas are increasingly dangerous territory for autocratic petrostates.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Nathan was charged with murder on the high seas in relation to Linda's death, as well as three counts of mail fraud and four counts of wire fraud, per the United States Attorney's Office.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
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Nathan Diller, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Magnificently grand yachts are the latest big thing in the luxury hotel space, with the Ritz-Carlton, the Four Seasons, Orient Express and Aman all competing with launches on the high seas.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025
The high seas are increasingly dangerous territory for autocratic petrostates.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Nathan was charged with murder on the high seas in relation to Linda's death, as well as three counts of mail fraud and four counts of wire fraud, per the United States Attorney's Office.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
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“High sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20sea. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.
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