by sea

idiom

: by means of a ship
We traveled by sea.

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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 Not that the only charms are seen by sea: Tasmania has a rich Aboriginal history, as well as a growing art scene and top-notch wineries. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024 Rather there were multiple routes, by sea and land, by which many goods, ideas, religions and diseases were exchanged. The Week Uk, theweek, 4 Oct. 2024 Russia can help China’s defense of its northern near waters and secure access to far waters through the Arctic Ocean – an increasingly important arena as global climate change reduces the hindrance posed by sea ice. Colin Flint, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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