sail

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And so the plot tracks Tereza’s episodic adventures on the run, escaping to sail down the river in search of a working airplane.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

An "iconic" ferry that crossed on the River Mersey for 66 years has set sail on its final voyage.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 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

Still, Tehran is letting its own tankers, which largely carry oil bound for China, sail safely through the Strait.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

For two hours they made steady progress at the oars, and then Shackleton judged the way clear enough to hoist sail.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong