over the water

Example Sentences

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The British government was an imposing force, but its members sat in Parliament over the water, in London.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

A sizable boat dock sticks out over the water, while a swimming pool overlooking Biscayne Bay can be seen in the backyard.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

And for us, those quiet moments — watching bears stalk the shallows or eagles swoop low over the water — made it all more than worth it.

From Salon • Jul. 20, 2025

You can sit on a bench and look out over the water.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2024

I had a sudden urge to walk out over the trussing and lean over the water, to declare myself to the world.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini