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sailing

[say-ling] / ˈseɪ lɪŋ /












NOUN
shipping
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The company says White Fox is "taking advantage" of Adidas's reputation, "drawing an association in the minds of consumers" of the two brands, or at least "sailing close to the wind".

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Bodrum is perhaps best appreciated from the water, ideally on board a gulet, a wooden sailing vessel common in southwest Turkey.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

Sue says there were only two half days of sailing where people could actually experience a river cruise.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

We got lost once, and our entourage received several perplexed glances from workers, but otherwise it was smooth sailing.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

“Of course! What sort of sailing master do you think he is?”

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




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