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Recent Examples of saltwater
Between the devil and the deep blue sea Jupiter’s moon Europa is thought to contain a saltwater ocean beneath an icy shell.
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science.org, 19 Sep. 2024
The Fish of Plenty Mahi-mahi are one of the most abundant saltwater fish in the world.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 19 Sep. 2024
Or the dynamiting of coral reefs to collect saltwater tropical fish.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2024
The writer's surprise trip with Orvis sent her to Ambergris Caye in Belize, for a week of saltwater fly-fishing, snorkeling, and exploring the island.
—Laura Kiniry, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2023
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science.org, 19 Sep. 2024
The Fish of Plenty Mahi-mahi are one of the most abundant saltwater fish in the world.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 19 Sep. 2024
Or the dynamiting of coral reefs to collect saltwater tropical fish.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2024
The writer's surprise trip with Orvis sent her to Ambergris Caye in Belize, for a week of saltwater fly-fishing, snorkeling, and exploring the island.
—Laura Kiniry, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2023
See all Example Sentences for saltwater
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saltwater
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Seafood is of course abundant on the island, where every day, fisherman easily haul in full catches of deepwater tuna, mahi mahi and lobster.Catherine Garcia, theweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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Offshore workers examine hydrocarbon samples aboard the Chevron Corp. Jack/St. Malo deepwater oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana, U.S., on Friday, May 18, 2018.Natasha Turak, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
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When Leah returns from a catastrophic deep-sea mission, Miri thinks her wife is finally back.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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The quantitative risk-takers of the River and those who take physical risks—astronauts, deep-sea explorers, NFL players—have these traits in common.Nate Silver, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
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This snow consists of fragments of dead plants and animals, mucus secretions from marine creatures, discarded exoskeletons, fecal matter, and more.Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Known for providing high-quality construction services across multiple sectors, including heavy highway and railroad repair, as well as bridge and marine construction, Mohawk Northeast is powered by a robust fleet of machinery that includes cranes and tugboats.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Israeli Navy also attacked its Syrian counterpart in two coastal naval bases, where 15 Syrian vessels were docked.Paul Iddon, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Experts say its resident could have been the famed natural philosopher and naval leader Pliny the Elder, who commanded the fleet of 70 ships at the nearby Roman port at Misenum.Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Saltwater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saltwater. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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