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blue, brine, deep, Neptune, ocean, seven seas
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The California coast is disappearing under the rising sea. — Julia Wick, latimes.com, "Essential California Week in Review: Secret society of tattooed sheriff’s deputies?," 13 July 2019 Once the property of Pope Clement VIII and only recently opened to the public, this shady walled garden rises 30 feet from its base of ruins dating to the 2nd century A.D., catching cooling sea breezes from a spacious balcony. — Washington Post, "Rome’s seven hills offer seven green respites from summer’s crowds," 12 July 2019 It's made with a blend of marine algae and sea minerals to plump skin with moisture and give it that lit-from-within glow. — Alexis Rhiannon, Allure, "This Luxe La Mer Skin-Care Is Sure to Sell Out During the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale," 12 July 2019 Almost immediately, the yellow line of security broke and the purple sea of fans descended. — Julia Poe, Pro Soccer USA, "Orlando City fans show commitment with rumble around concourse during Open Cup win," 12 July 2019 By midday Friday, however, hopes of finding Zixin -- alive or dead -- had faded as the search operation was called off amid rainy weather and choppy sea. — Steven Jiang, CNN, "Zhang Zixin: Chinese police rush to find missing girl as case grips nation," 12 July 2019 But in the United States alone, rising seas are already causing chronic and acute flooding, and ocean floodwaters will likely claim some coastal communities in the not-too distant future. — Emily Atkin, The New Republic, "Why We’re Challenging the 2020 Democrats to a Climate Summit," 11 July 2019 Time for an aperitivo at a busy wine bar, then dinner overlooking the sea. — Frances Mayes, National Geographic, "Discover Italy’s most delicious secret," 11 July 2019 In Moana, the title character feels called to that special, magical place where the sky meets the sea. — Rebekah Lowin, Country Living, "How to Make a DIY Moana Halloween Costume," 9 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sea.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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