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



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Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" sailed into a close third place, drawing another $7.4 million domestically, for an epic $1.64 billion over its nine-week global box office journey.

From Barron's Sep. 13, 2026

He caught 11 passes for 183 yards and three touchdowns as Santa Margarita sailed past De La Salle in the CIF Open Division state championship.

From Los Angeles Times 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

From there, he sailed around the outside of the Mercedes around the long, banked first corner, known as Tarzan, and set off after the Ferrari.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

They bulldozed the launch pads, drove the missiles to ports, loaded them onto ships, and sailed for home.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin



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