by sea

idiom

: by means of a ship
We traveled by sea.

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San Diego County sailors also are currently patrolling the border area by sea. Gary Robbins, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025 Where possible, materials had to be shipped by sea during the short thaw to save on expensive airfreight. Amber Dowling, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025 The Heard and McDonald Islands, known for their populations of penguins and seabirds, can only be reached by sea. Already a subscriber? Caroline Haskins, Wired News, 2 Apr. 2025 The furniture collection was inspired by sea life, the mythical sea creatures of Ancient Greece and is composed of the Lorelei armchair and sofa, Ligea coffee tables, Neomeris carpet, Nereide sofa, Ploto low tables, Seidon sofa, Sibelia low tables and Teti pouf. Sofia Celeste, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for by sea

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“By sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20sea. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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