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Since an earlier presence of humans predates the last major Ice Age and the Bering Land Bridge, this suggests that migrants from Asia or elsewhere came to the Americas by sea, down the Atlantic or Pacific coasts or both.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Philadelphia was a logical choice to convene delegates from the 13 colonies that became the United States, since it was centrally located and less vulnerable to attack by sea than New York City.
—Ken Burns, USA Today, 18 June 2025
An attempt last month by Freedom Flotilla to reach Gaza by sea failed after two drones attacked the vessel in international waters off Malta, organizers said.
—Yesica Fisch, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
The leading contender: Booking a cheap cruise through the Panama Canal and coming home by sea.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Philadelphia was a logical choice to convene delegates from the 13 colonies that became the United States, since it was centrally located and less vulnerable to attack by sea than New York City.
—Ken Burns, USA Today, 18 June 2025
An attempt last month by Freedom Flotilla to reach Gaza by sea failed after two drones attacked the vessel in international waters off Malta, organizers said.
—Yesica Fisch, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
The leading contender: Booking a cheap cruise through the Panama Canal and coming home by sea.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 28 June 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 16 Jul. 2025.
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