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  • past tense form of sail.
  • past participle of sail.
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The frigate fired warning shots as Jane and Alan Kelvey sailed their yacht on what Russia's defence ministry said had been a "dangerous approach".

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Many of the ships have sailed with escorts from the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Austria was looking to attack more and brought on Sasa Kalajdzic, who responded quickly with a header that sailed over the crossbar.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

"Finally, in the dead of the night we sailed through the danger zone," he said, speaking to AFP via telephone at sea.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

In May 1787, nine-year-old Polly sailed to join her father and sister in Paris.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis



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