international waters
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What’s more, they have to think about safeguarding against piracy or terrorism if businesses are handling nuclear fuel across international waters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
A span of international waters runs through the strait but perilous shallows mean the navigable channel is a winding route just 7 miles wide.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Russian warships regularly pass through international waters in the Channel, which are separate from UK and French territorial waters.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
The U.S. has not revealed the exact location of any of the 64 strikes it has carried out, saying only that they occurred in international waters in the Pacific Ocean or Caribbean Sea.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
As soon as I step outside, I'm in international waters.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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