“… from ___ to shining ___”

SEA

This phrase completes a patriotic line about America’s borders, often heard in an anthem or pledge. Think of the vast bodies of water that frame the country’s edges.

This clue references a famous line from the patriotic song "America the Beautiful"—the full phrase is "from sea to shining sea." The blank spaces hint at the repeated word, and since "sea" fits both gaps, it’s the answer. It’s a straightforward fill-in-the-blank based on a well-known cultural quote.