sailing

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The seized ship, the Hui Chuan, was sailing under a Honduran flag and had been at anchor just outside the Strait of Hormuz, about 38 nautical miles northeast of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

It wasn't always smooth sailing, and a leg break while playing for the Republic of Ireland, who he had captained at Euro 2016 the previous year, threatened his career.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

All hasn’t been smooth sailing in Microsoft’s AI efforts.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Long Beach is set to host a number of events during the Olympics, including open-water swimming, rowing and sailing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

“That,” Nat told him, “is what I’m sailing by! That’s an ash breeze!”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham