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as in to flow
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
sailed through the latest assignment
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as in to hover
to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air
a leaf sailed by, carried by the breeze
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Recent Examples of sail
Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
Al Awda, by Jason Soo, a non-fiction work based on his 2018 experience sailing on a ship of the same name to deliver aid to Palestinians affected by the blockade of Gaza, will also screen at the festival.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024
Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Jenny McCarthy Says 1 Masked Singer Contestant Has 'the Most Beautiful Voice' on Season 12's Footloose Night
Ship set sail first.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Then, the duo sailed for ten days up the Alaskan Panhandle, before trekking 20 more miles to reach the peak.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
Al Awda, by Jason Soo, a non-fiction work based on his 2018 experience sailing on a ship of the same name to deliver aid to Palestinians affected by the blockade of Gaza, will also screen at the festival.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024
Noun
Although the incentives vary by cruise line, different status levels are usually based on the number of nights a passenger sails.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Jenny McCarthy Says 1 Masked Singer Contestant Has 'the Most Beautiful Voice' on Season 12's Footloose Night
Ship set sail first.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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Police have not determined whether the person was killed in a slaying or whether a marine animal or a boating accident could have led to a decapitation, Martin said.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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This puffer jacket has been with me to vineyards in Tuscany, the highlands of Scotland, the streets of Dublin, all over Broadway in Nashville, bar hopping in New York City, and boating through the archipelago of Finland.Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2024
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Each scene flows more briskly into the next, amplifying the joy and excitement of the ride all the way to its end.Robert Niles, Orange County Register, 19 Nov. 2024
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The Indian government issued new rules in 2020 that modified how foreign direct investments could flow into India, with the not-so-secret aim of limiting Chinese investment.Harsh V. Pant, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
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Her next memory was laying on a couch or bed with Hegseth hovering over her bare-chested, his dog tags dangling over her, the report states.Juliet Linderman, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
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With inflation hovering around 2.6%, many people need a little extra help this holiday season, including numerous non-profit agencies that rely on volunteers and the kindness of others to support their clientele.Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
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Travelers can also sail on the company’s most recent ship, the Seven Seas Grandeur, on a 10-night voyage from Southampton to Reykjavik with several stops in Norway and Iceland along the way.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2024
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Last but not least, music lovers can take concert tourism to new heights by booking a nine-day voyage aboard Le Bellot from October 11 to the 19th.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
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SpaceX already ferries astronauts and cosmonauts to and from the International Space Station using Falcon 9s carrying the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft and is building a variant of the Starship for NASA to carry astronauts back to the moon's surface in the 2026-27 timeframe.William Harwood, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Waymo, Cruise Tesla is trying to catch up to companies led by Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo that, unlike Musk’s automaker, have already been ferrying riders around in vehicles without anyone behind the wheel.Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 18 Nov. 2024
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Experts say there is no reason to worry about cruising during storms because the ships are equipped to handle extreme weather.Devika Rao, theweek, 19 Nov. 2024
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Beyond the bench, the Warriors cruised to an easy win, maintaining a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter, behind its defense.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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While the dances continued around the garden pavilion, snatches of both English and Spanish conversations floated through the growing crowd.Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Rumors of Vonn’s return have been floating since October after she was spotted training in Austria.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Not least that’s because there’s a sliding panel which works as a door, gliding open or closed at the touch of a button.David Phelan, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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The cooling roller seamlessly glides across the skin, providing a relaxing massage while reducing swelling.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Sail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sail. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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