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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
Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
Despite struggling to compete with Nvidia, Pat Gelsinger will sail off into the sunset on a golden parachute.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
Tommy McArdle, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
The bark appropriate cruise will officially set sail in November 2025.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
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Then, sail along the world's second-largest barrier reef on a private yacht charter, exploring picture-perfect Caribbean islands and crystal-clear blue water.
—Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
Despite struggling to compete with Nvidia, Pat Gelsinger will sail off into the sunset on a golden parachute.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
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With Matangi and Tamatoa still at Nalo's beck and call, both primary antagonists appear ready to return to the screen, should Moana set sail again down the road.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
The bark appropriate cruise will officially set sail in November 2025.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
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In addition to its main gatherings, the group organizes smaller activities like board game nights, walks and boating excursions.Christine Clarridge, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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Bodega Bay boating accident:Boys who survived mass shooting, father presumed dead Jude washed up empty beach in the dark Hours later, Jude washed up on the shore and waited for sunrise to climb a hill and make his way to a roadway.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2024
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Our team coach would pass by all those terraced houses in Moss Side, a setting that gets the juices flowing.Andy Mitten, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Photo : Courtesy of Elad Group The dining area flows to the backyard.Mark David, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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That weekend, at the grocery store, Eliza hovered near the cosmetics wall and, almost without looking, tossed in mascara, concealer, lip gloss, and sped to the checkout, feeling furtive.Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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On Tuesday, special forces troops were observed encircling the parliament building and army helicopters were hovering over it.Landon Mion, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Here's what to know Sail on any voyage: Virgin Voyages launches $120K annual cruise pass Bring on the waterworks!Greta Cross, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
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The adults-only cruise line is launching an annual pass, allowing passengers to sail on any voyage at any time in a 12-month period.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
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Isaacman has also publicly expressed his distaste for certain elements of NASA’s current Artemis program, including how the space agency handed out multiple contracts for the development of a lunar lander that will ferry astronauts from Orion down to the lunar surface.Jackie Wattles, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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Milk with high concentrations of virus can easily spread in the milking parlor; rodents and other animals can ferry infectious material; humans can carry it on their clothing or via farm equipment.Will Stone, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
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President-elect Donald Trump topped Kamala Harris by nearly 19 points, and serious challenges to GOP control of the governor and attorney general seats never materialized as Republicans Mike Braun and Todd Rokita cruised to similarly lopsided victories.Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Dec. 2024
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But cruising as a family—particularly with younger children—has planning hurdles.Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
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For their part, Trump campaign officials have floated cuts in federal spending as a way to eliminate the nation's growing deficit.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Western allies have floated the possibility of peace talks, but fighting has intensified as Ukraine seeks to solidify gains and Russia deploys increasingly aggressive measures.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The metal tip applicator glided on smoothly, making application easy while providing a cooling sensation that helped reduce puffiness.L.A. Hubilla, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Find it on Amazon Handmade Kent 9T Graphite Hair Comb for Gentle Untangling Handmade from cellulose acetate, this saw-cut comb gently glides through short, long, straight, curly, fine, and coarse hair to tenderly undo tangles and remove knots.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Sail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sail. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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