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swim in the sea vs swim at the sea

The correct phrase is 'swim in the sea.' When referring to swimming in the sea, 'in' is the appropriate preposition to use. 'Swim at the sea' isn't commonly used in English.
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swim in the sea

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe the action of swimming within the sea.

Examples:

  • I love to swim in the sea during the summer.
  • The children were excited to swim in the sea for the first time.
  • It's not safe to swim in the sea when there are strong currents.
  • She prefers to swim in the sea rather than in a pool.
  • The beach is perfect for swimming in the sea.
  • It is possible, if you wish, to swim in the sea off Blackpool in my region because of European Union laws that have improved the environment.
  • We'll go to Cyprus, rule the world, drink wne, swim in the sea.
  • He went for a swim in the sea and because he had eaten too much... he got stomach cramps and drowned.
  • I want her to run on the grass and swim in the sea.
  • Tell everyone he's going for another swim in the sea, right?
  • I'll just take a swim in the sea, and off I go!
  • To swim in the sea like I walk on the shore
  • There are toxic algae in the sea, and that can cause various diseases in children if they go and swim in the sea in warm weather.

Alternatives:

  • swim in the ocean
  • swim in the pool
  • swim in the lake
  • swim in the river
  • swim in the bay

swim at the sea

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

  • Jun 29, 2011 ... Please try again later. Uploaded on Jun 29, 2011. My 5 months old Jack Russell Terrier doing her first swim at the sea...and she is going great.
  • People swim at the sea in Havana, April 28, 2015. On Sunday, Cuba registered a temperature of 39.7 degrees Celsius, (103.5 degrees Fahrenheit), 0.1 degrees ...
  • Sep 14, 2014 ... About the owner: Hello. We are a marriage with 4 children who really enjoy going to the beach to swim at the sea, skying, fishing, walking, etc.
  • After having breakfast and taking a swim at the sea we will start our way back stopping halfway at Glika nera for one more swim. Then, we will get in the cars ...

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