waters

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But the State Lands Commission would require a lease where the power and water lines cross state waters to reach the shore.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

He said the French Navy boarded the Tagor, which maritime authorities said had been flying a false flag when it was detained around 400 nautical miles west of Brittany in international waters.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The Tagor was detained on Sunday morning in international waters with the help of Britain and other partners, after its Russian captain refused to comply with orders, prosecutors said.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The Revolutionary Guard said early Sunday it had shot down an MQ-1 drone that flew over its territorial waters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The waters are gentle & as I watch the clouds slide by in the sky, it looks like we are making good progress, about 7 knots per hour.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman