glide

Example Sentences

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Senatorial courtesy seemed as though it would glide Mullin along expeditiously.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

Under normal conditions, the T9SS allows flavobacteria to glide across surfaces.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

It is water-repellent and was originally used on sailboats, external to make them glide better before being introduced to skiing in the 1980s.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

"It's like therapy," one patron said, laughing as couples glide across the floor and strangers dance together, united by a sound that has shaped Ghanaian life for generations.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

I glide, but it is all still off.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson