wash out to sea

phrase

: to carry (something) out to sea by the movement of the water
The house is in danger of being washed out to sea.

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The vast majority sink or wash out to sea, so the actual toll is probably much higher. — Matt Simon, Wired, 17 Sep. 2020

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“Wash out to sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wash%20out%20to%20sea. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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