by sea

idiom

: by means of a ship
We traveled by sea.

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Every outing felt like a trip back to prehistoric times — like Jurassic Park by sea. Amenities and Entertainment Almost all daily excursions are included in the fare, with only truly over the top things like helicopter tours at extra cost. Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024 When shipping by sea was made obsolete by introducing faster and more efficient transportation methods, first with steamboats and later with railroads, distillers in Kentucky started aging barrels in warehouses next to the distillery to replicate the maturation at sea. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 Since launching their online shop in 2022, Emily and Olivia have worked on pottery collections inspired by sea life and summer fruits, and they've been commissioned to make special pieces by request. Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2024 Ocean shipping is an integral part of the world’s supply chain — more than 80% of global trade volume is carried by sea, according to the U.N. Trade and Development organization. Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024 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 30 Dec. 2024.

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