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Neon-leaning hues of lime green, pink, orange, and black swirl together for a manicure that's practically made for a tropical getaway—and bold enough to stand out from the beach to the open sea.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
29 June 2026 About 20% of the world's oil had previously been passing through the narrow waterway that links the Persian Gulf with the open sea.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
23 June 2026 Its west-northwest outlook across the open sea is excellent.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
7 June 2026 In braids and a bright yellow fishing bib, with her dog Claude at her side and a witty interjection always on the tip of her tongue, Maude climbs onto her trusty little boat and sets a course for the open sea.—Literary Hub,
1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for the open sea