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as in nautical
of or relating to navigation of the sea
a rare maritime chart from the 17th century
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as in marine
of or relating to the sea
the city's extraordinary boom is almost entirely due to the increase in maritime commerce
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Recent Examples of maritime
Last March, Bita invited Filipe Castro, a maritime archaeologist at Portugal’s University of Coimbra, to examine the site.
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024
Finally, a maritime component could help secure overseas lines of communication, but under the terms of the Montreux Convention, which governs passage through the Bosporus and the Dardanelles straits, Turkey would first need to allow a limited number of Western naval vessels entry to the Black Sea.
—Elie Tenenbaum, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2024
As the largest maritime shipper in the world, Maersk is a significant trendsetter for global trade, with many other companies following suit on methanol adoption.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority’s forecast warned of high waves in the Red Sea and suggested against maritime activity on Nov. 24 and Nov. 25.
—David Chiu, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024
Finally, a maritime component could help secure overseas lines of communication, but under the terms of the Montreux Convention, which governs passage through the Bosporus and the Dardanelles straits, Turkey would first need to allow a limited number of Western naval vessels entry to the Black Sea.
—Elie Tenenbaum, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2024
As the largest maritime shipper in the world, Maersk is a significant trendsetter for global trade, with many other companies following suit on methanol adoption.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority’s forecast warned of high waves in the Red Sea and suggested against maritime activity on Nov. 24 and Nov. 25.
—David Chiu, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Utilitarian garb and fair isle flair take on a touch of camp with nautical kitsch, from crustacean creations for your home to jewelry and bag charms that can only be described as fin-flippin’ fantastic.Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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Then, in the evening on Dec. 7, a different kind of parade will take off — a nautical one.Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
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Spend the afternoon snorkeling among an abundance of marine life, and then anchor for sunset at North Long Coco Caye, an island that's less than 40 acres.Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Australia’s Ningaloo Reef is known for its breathtaking turquoise waters and diverse array of marine life.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 8 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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The Chinese military, which has built the world's biggest navy by hull count, maintains a large naval and coast guard presence in the contested waters that are surrounded by China to the north, as well as other Southeast Asian nations.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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But that comeback is happening amid other oceanic changes, Mr. Cheeseman added.Alexandra E. Petri, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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The museum is in the final stages of a $70-million upgrade of its Michael C. Rockefeller Wing, which houses African, ancient American and Oceanic art galleries.Benjamin Sutton, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Maritime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maritime. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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