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
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
Antarctic ice shelves are the seaward extension of the world’s largest army of glaciers, and provide a stabilizing function.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 14, 2023
Putting on his robe of sea otter fur, he entered his canoe and was paddled seaward to the Raven.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
