offshore

Example Sentences

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The quakes were the most powerful to hit Venezuela since a 7.7-magnitude tremor struck offshore in 1900.

From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026

He said prior evaluations have not adequately considered economics and the perspective of federal officials, particularly “concerning offshore oil production, maintenance of pipelines and desalination.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Located on Saudi Arabia’s Gulf coast, the Ras Tanura complex houses a major oil refinery and the world’s largest offshore oil-loading facility, which typically handles most of the kingdom’s shipments to Asian and European markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

According to testimony from the Delaware case, the company allowed Chinese investors to buy stakes in SpaceX so long as the money was routed through the Cayman Islands or other offshore secrecy hubs.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026

The Maafa lurked just offshore, squat and ugly in the shallows like a diseased leviathan that had washed into the bay.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia