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at sea

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Definition of at sea

as in dizzy

suffering from mental confusion He's been a little at sea ever since he moved out of the house he'd lived in for over 30 years.

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Recent Examples of at sea Its total uninterrupted time at sea before Wednesday’s arrival was 264 days. — Sakchai Lalit, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 In the face of an intense political climate, Theo (Clive Owen) takes it upon himself to transport the pregnant woman to safety and rebuild humanity at a sanctuary at sea. — Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The visit marked the Lincoln’s first full port stop after 286 days at sea from the start of the deployment in 2025, the statement said. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 The campaign intensified after Spain’s Supreme Court issued a July 8 ruling restricting the immediate return of migrants intercepted at sea near Ceuta and Melilla. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at sea

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