sail

Example Sentences

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An "iconic" ferry that crossed on the River Mersey for 66 years has set sail on its final voyage.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

French fisherman David Le Quintrec said diesel prices for vessels had seen an "enormous" increase, forcing them to sail shorter distances to save on fuel.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Unlike stalled tankers, which can sail the moment the strait reopens, impaired infrastructure takes months to rebuild and forced shutdowns can permanently destroy capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

“I will be cheering on Josh, Dana and all of you as I sail off into the sunset,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

And many fine poems have been written about shipwrecks, but only a foolish captain would knowingly set sail into stormy seas.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood