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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
Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Most of the misses sailed on him and were simple misfires.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
Founded by former officers of the French Merchant Navy, this company first set sail three decades ago.
—Ryan McCarthy, Saveur, 2 Jan. 2025
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The Yankees were among the teams linked to Dodgers infielder Gavin Lux, but that ship has now sailed as he was dealt to the Cincinnati Reds.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Most of the misses sailed on him and were simple misfires.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
Creole is a head-turning behemoth with a crown of sails and an ink-black hull.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
Founded by former officers of the French Merchant Navy, this company first set sail three decades ago.
—Ryan McCarthy, Saveur, 2 Jan. 2025
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Expand All An Our Lady of Lourdes senior who was seriously injured in a Labor Day weekend boating crash off the Keys that killed her friend remains unconscious and continues to fight for her life, according to people raising money for her medical bills.David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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In Coeur d'Alene, this kaleidoscope of colors can be seen while boating on the lake, hiking in the forest or cycling through town.Catherine Garcia, The Week US, theweek, 8 Oct. 2024
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In reality, the lack of water flowing from hydrants highlights a problem within the city’s emergency infrastructure.Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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But the Biden administration concluded that some data of U.S. users would still flow to China and ByteDance would still be able to exert control over TikTok’s operations in the U.S.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Inflation is also hovering above the Bank of England’s 2% target, after edging higher to 2.6% in November.Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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Currently, 30-year mortgage rates are hovering around 7.00 percent, but experts don't see that rate dropping too much in 2025.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Officials requested that the vessel return to Keelung Harbor for an investigation, but rough seas prevented boarding, and the ship continued its voyage toward South Korea.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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The outbreak followed separate norovirus outbreaks on Princess Cruises’ Ruby Princess in a voyage that ended Dec. 18 and a cruise on Holland America’s Zuiderdam that ended Dec. 14.Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 1 Jan. 2025
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One of the most popular ways to arrive is via the Bürgenstock Catamaran, followed by a ride on the Bürgenstock funicular that ferries visitors up the mountain.Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2025
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Bird enthusiasts flocked to the small town, with local tour operator Trinity Eco-Tours ferrying visitors out to see the rare eagle.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
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Listen to this article Sen. Marco Rubio and former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi cruised through the start of Senate confirmation hearings Wednesday as President-elect Trump’s key cabinet nominees move forward with few apparent major snags.Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Despite playing both of their games last week with superstar Paige Bueckers sidelined by a left knee sprain, the Huskies cruised to a 54-point rout of Xavier on Wednesday then came back from an early deficit for an 18-point win at Georgetown on Saturday.Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2025
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Some potential solutions were floated, but the underlying sentiment was one of mourning.Matthew Scogin, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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While Trump’s allies have floated measures to detain and deport people residing in the US illegally, the plans largely depend on the resources and funds available to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which historically has had budget shortfalls.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2025
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Hide out in the relaxation lounge to watch the palm trees sway and the yachts glide by from the huge bay window.Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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The two dolphins, Izzy and Nicholas, glided by and noticed.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Sail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sail. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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