sailing

Example Sentences

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But as Cohen points out, it is not all plain sailing.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

A father and daughter from Australia have been putting their relationship to the ultimate test - by sailing together around the world.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“There are obviously safety and security risks” associated with sailing dark, said Claire Jungman, director of maritime risk and intelligence at Vortexa.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

But as the stadium fell silent, the ball kept sailing — and it eventually cleared the wall over leaping Bruins right fielder Jarrod Hocking.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

On April 15, 1848, seventy-seven enslaved people attempted to escape Washington by sailing on a schooner called The Pearl.

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