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  • past tense form of sail.
  • past participle of sail.

sailed



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So Maiava let one fly down the middle of the field, and the pass sailed into a crowd of Duck defensive backs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

The cynic in me says this ship appears to have sailed.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

Waves of European missionaries sailed through the South Pacific in the 19th century, bringing evangelical Christian teachings that were adopted with enthusiasm.

From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026

He soon volunteered to join the regular army and sailed for Canada in 1809, where he entered the 41st Regiment of Foot.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026

The boat sailed out of the quay and on to the great dark of the bay beyond.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell



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