by sea

idiom

: by means of a ship
We traveled by sea.

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The island has its own police force and is patrolled by sea and air. Phoebe Liu, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 However, according to Parker, travelers should forgo a car and opt to see the nation by sea instead. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2025 This is not the first time the ride-share app users have been able to travel by sea. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 9 June 2025 Florida beaches already have lifeguards and safety patrols, but one part of the state might want to consider summoning Paul Revere: The threats in Volusia County can come both by land and by sea. Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 4 Apr. 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 20 Jun. 2025.

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