high sea
noun
: the open part of a sea or ocean especially outside territorial waters
—usually used in plural
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Whole armies could be hidden, fleets of warships could vanish on the high seas, and even whole cities could be built in the hinterland and kept secret.
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David Szondy
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2025
Gimlet The Gimlet is a classic cocktail that didn’t start behind some fancy bar, but on the high seas.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 31 May 2025
No country has mined in the high seas, but several countries, including Brazil, China, and the Cook Islands are supportive of deep-sea mining in their own economic zones.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
Expect grand Christmas trees in the atrium, gingerbread villages, festive menus, and carol singers bringing a touch of tradition to the high seas.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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David Szondy
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2025
Gimlet The Gimlet is a classic cocktail that didn’t start behind some fancy bar, but on the high seas.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 31 May 2025
No country has mined in the high seas, but several countries, including Brazil, China, and the Cook Islands are supportive of deep-sea mining in their own economic zones.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
Expect grand Christmas trees in the atrium, gingerbread villages, festive menus, and carol singers bringing a touch of tradition to the high seas.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 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 5 Jun. 2025.
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