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to or in a foreign country, particularly one that is across the sea
- She accepted a job offer and relocated overseas.
- Many families choose to travel overseas during the holiday season.
- The military deployed troops overseas for peacekeeping missions.
- The company expanded its business operations overseas to reach a global audience.
- The couple decided to celebrate their anniversary by vacationing overseas.
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across the ocean or sea, referring to travel or transport to foreign countries or distant lands
- The researchers conducted their study overseas, gathering data from coastal regions in Southeast Asia.
- Many migratory bird species travel overseas each year to reach their breeding grounds.
- The oceanographers sent their equipment overseas to study coral reefs in the Caribbean.
- Students in the geography program had the opportunity to study overseas, exploring diverse ecosystems and cultures.
- Environmental policies developed overseas often influence local conservation efforts due to shared oceanic resources.
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