to sea

phrase

: to or on the open waters of the sea

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The strongest winds were expected to remain offshore as the storm's center skirts the coast before moving out to sea. — Megan Janetsky, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026 After lingering over spaghetti alle vongole at Ristorante Lido Azzurro, which hovers over the sea near Amalfi’s harbor, zip around the coast to sea caverns and grottos, pausing for dips in secluded spots away from the crowds. — Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026 On Tuesday, hundreds of activists gathered at a marina in Gosport, near Portsmouth, as Thomas filmed himself going out to sea to try to intercept a dinghy carrying dozens of migrants across the Channel from France. — Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 Taking his film program from land to sea, his Cinematheque at Sea cruise program is now in its 16th year -- the longest running international film program at sea. — Norma A. Orovitz, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to sea

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“To sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20sea. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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