Examples of sea-lane in a Sentence
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Ultimately, they were ended not through war but through diplomacy, led in large part by a rising maritime power with a strong interest in open sea-lanes: the United States.
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Vivek Krishnamurthy,
The Conversation,
5 May 2026
Governments and businesses should plan now for future sea-lane disruption by large-scale formations.
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Jill Goldenziel,
Forbes.com,
31 Jan. 2026
That base, named HMAS Stirling, will give all three countries access to key sea-lanes in the Indian Ocean.
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Gary Roughead,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Sep. 2025
During the golden age of ocean liners in the early 20th century, dozens of vessels plied these sea-lanes.
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Guy Trebay,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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Vivek Krishnamurthy,
The Conversation,
5 May 2026
Governments and businesses should plan now for future sea-lane disruption by large-scale formations.
—
Jill Goldenziel,
Forbes.com,
31 Jan. 2026
That base, named HMAS Stirling, will give all three countries access to key sea-lanes in the Indian Ocean.
—
Gary Roughead,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Sep. 2025
During the golden age of ocean liners in the early 20th century, dozens of vessels plied these sea-lanes.
—
Guy Trebay,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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“Sea-lane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea-lane. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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