as in ocean
the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three-fourths of the earth
millions of plants and animals live in the sea
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The mission’s initial take-off was repeatedly postponed to Monday because of unfavorable conditions at sea for booster landing.
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Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
Perhaps the only real limitation comes from the sea.
—PCMAG, 13 Jan. 2025
Authorities lifted the tsunami advisory late Monday evening but still urged locals to stay away from the sea and near the coast – warning that second and third waves may be higher than the first.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
The gold coloring on the leaves can be striking and offers a nice splash of color on the seemingly endless sea of green that comprises the rest of the low-maintenance houseplant category.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
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Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
Perhaps the only real limitation comes from the sea.
—PCMAG, 13 Jan. 2025
Authorities lifted the tsunami advisory late Monday evening but still urged locals to stay away from the sea and near the coast – warning that second and third waves may be higher than the first.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
The gold coloring on the leaves can be striking and offers a nice splash of color on the seemingly endless sea of green that comprises the rest of the low-maintenance houseplant category.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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