from sea to shining sea

The phrase "from sea to shining sea" refers to the entire width of a country, spanning from one coast or border to another. It often denotes the vastness and grandeur of a nation, particularly in the context of the United States, which has coastlines on both the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. The phrase originated from the lyrics of the patriotic song "America the Beautiful" by Katharine Lee Bates.


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