high sea
noun
: the open part of a sea or ocean especially outside territorial waters
—usually used in plural
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Amid continuing depletion of the world’s fish stocks, workers on Chinese boats on the high seas have been kept against their will and allowed to die of malnutrition.
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Ian Urbina, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2024
The recent photos of David enjoying an outdoor shower on the high seas follow his and Victoria’s social media posts from their vacations throughout the past month, including their time off the coast of Sardinia.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2024
Many of these crimes have taken place on the high seas, beyond any country’s territorial jurisdiction.
—Ian Urbina, TIME, 1 Aug. 2024
The series primarily concerns Flint’s efforts to wrangle his crew and protect the lawlessness of the island New Providence, as well as quests to attain treasure across the high seas.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 31 July 2024
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Ian Urbina, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2024
The recent photos of David enjoying an outdoor shower on the high seas follow his and Victoria’s social media posts from their vacations throughout the past month, including their time off the coast of Sardinia.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2024
Many of these crimes have taken place on the high seas, beyond any country’s territorial jurisdiction.
—Ian Urbina, TIME, 1 Aug. 2024
The series primarily concerns Flint’s efforts to wrangle his crew and protect the lawlessness of the island New Providence, as well as quests to attain treasure across the high seas.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 31 July 2024
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“High sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20sea. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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