How to Use by sea in a Sentence
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Light nine lanterns if the British are invading by sea, but running late.
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Evan Allgood,
New Yorker,
1 July 2026
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The church is where two lanterns were hung in the belfry on April 18, 1775, to warn the colonists that British troops were advancing by sea.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
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With more than 80% of global trade by volume being transported by sea, maritime shipping lanes are indispensable to the world economy.
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John Calabrese,
The Conversation,
6 July 2026
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The American military is also assisting with some repairs, including damage to the port in La Guaira to enable the arrival of more relief supplies by sea.
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Juan Pablo Arraez,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
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Before the war, around one-third of the world's fertilizer transported by sea passed through the Strait of Hormuz, according to UN Trade and Development.
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Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
3 July 2026
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If Miami Beach leaders approve the zoning amendment, Griffin’s already expansive waterfront compound would gain another exclusive amenity, allowing marina guests to arrive by land, by sea and, eventually, by air — all away from public view.
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Luisa Yanez,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
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