high sea
noun
: the open part of a sea or ocean especially outside territorial waters
—usually used in plural
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The Chinese navy said the Liaoning has concluded its regular real-combat training in the high seas, also known as international waters.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
But this season, much of the Fantasy Suites action will be happening on the high seas — aboard (promotional consideration provided by) Windstar Cruises’ Star Breeze.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
The Danish audio brand has teamed up with Italian shipyard Riva on two new speakers designed for the high seas.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024
Your swashbuckling kindergartener can learn how to trade with—and rob—people by playing as miniature pirates on the high seas.
—Adrienne So, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
But this season, much of the Fantasy Suites action will be happening on the high seas — aboard (promotional consideration provided by) Windstar Cruises’ Star Breeze.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
The Danish audio brand has teamed up with Italian shipyard Riva on two new speakers designed for the high seas.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024
Your swashbuckling kindergartener can learn how to trade with—and rob—people by playing as miniature pirates on the high seas.
—Adrienne So, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
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“High sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20sea. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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