sail

Example Sentences

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Wang said the shipowner has repeatedly asked the captain to sail across the strait, but the crew members all refused.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

When Titanic departed on her doomed maiden voyage in April 1912 she was the largest, most luxurious and most technically advanced ship ever to sail the seas.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

French fisherman David Le Quintrec said diesel prices for vessels had seen an "enormous" increase, forcing them to sail shorter distances to save on fuel.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Don’t leave that government ID at home just because you have TSA PreCheck Touchless ID or Clear and typically sail through security without flashing one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

I made up a story about a brave hero and beautiful lady hero who sail around the world doing good things for science.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr