seaward

Example Sentences

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Recognizing that geography still matters, they extended their defensive periphery seaward, initially to the first island chain, from Japan to the South China Sea, and then to the second chain and beyond.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The Brunt experienced a rapid acceleration in its seaward movement after the loss of A74 and A81.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2024

A push from the land side, such as heavy rainfall or high river flows, moves the balance point seaward.

From Scientific American • Oct. 13, 2023

Though California generally owns the beach seaward from the mean high tide line, private owners can still claim beach property.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2023

The river with its spring tide racing seaward reflected the color with dashes of green and gray.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan