maritime
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The maritime countries of Portugal and England produced many seafaring explorers during the 16th and 17th centuries, many of whom sailed under the flags of other countries. Sailing for the Spanish, Ferdinand Magellan captained the ship that was the first to circle the world, charting many new maritime routes as it went. Henry Hudson, funded by the Dutch, sailed up what we call today the Hudson River, claiming the maritime area that now includes New York City for the Netherlands.
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Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
The investigation, which could take months to complete, was prompted by a 4,000-page petition from at least five labor unions in the maritime industry.
—Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2024
The historic tower, which is open seasonally, is the only remaining historic maritime signal station in the United States.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
Synergy and Grace Ocean filed a court petition soon after the collapse seeking to limit their legal liability -- a routine procedure for cases litigated under U.S. maritime law.
—Eric Tucker, arkansasonline.com, 16 Apr. 2024
Synergy and Grace Ocean filed a court petition soon after the collapse seeking to limit their legal liability — a routine procedure for cases litigated under U.S. maritime law.
—Eric Tucker, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2024
Tokyo should continue to consolidate its alliances with maritime democracies sharing similar values—the United States, Australia, India, and the United Kingdom—while striving to bolster its economic strength.
—Tomohiko Taniguchi, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2024
Benefits The antioxidant power of maritime pine bark may protect tyrosine, the precursor of dopamine, from being damaged by oxidative stress.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
In the meantime, this flow of Russian resources boosts China’s energy and food security while decreasing its dependency on vulnerable maritime routes such as the Malaka Strait, which is patrolled by the U.S. Navy.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Maritime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maritime. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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