sail

Their nickname comes from the small stiff sail which they use to catch the wind and propel them along an ocean's surface.

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026

During the whale watching sail from the Aquarium of the Pacific, a shark briefly surfaced, its fin visible.

From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026

Ships might start trying to sail north through the Suez Canal, though proceeding from there to Asia—where Saudi Arabia sells most of its oil—would then require sailing all the way around Africa.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

More cautious shipowners and traders can then safely load up the oil and sail it to refiners around the world.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

Gingersnipes emerged with a long, flat stick, and they set sail across the sludgy pond.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

However, Henderson sails for the social scene, the camp-style chance to bond with a select group.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

At the end of the film, Matt Damon’s haggard Odysseus sails toward the unknown, accepting that he doesn’t deserve the comfort of a king.

From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026

“Our mistakes will again be forgotten,” Odysseus predicts as the land he loves sails into the Dark Ages while he steers the helm.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026

As the ball sails over the opponents' heads, they are unable to run back to contest England's free player at the back post.

From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026

He adjusts his grip and then tosses a wobbling pitch that sails way over my head.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner

Both ships broadcast “Chinese crew and owner” as they sailed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

The Scottish leg of the relay was launched on 1 July when swimmer Duncan Scott sailed up the River Clyde on a power boat.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford caught anything that sailed in his direction with ease.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026

Vance's speech came as dozens of tall ships from more than 20 countries sailed into New York harbor to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026

“A friend of Liam’s,” he said, “stopped with the papers last night. He told us that Liam and Michael had worked on the docks before they sailed to America.”

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

Sato told the news outlet he was now staying with a relative and, despite his recent misadventure, was planning his next sailing trip, to the Philippines.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

"Seafarers should not be forced or compelled to endanger their lives by sailing through conflict zones. Nor should they face the risk of reprisal by shipowners if they decline these assignments," said Mantoo.

From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026

That sailing will now be carried out by the fast craft Manannan.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

A Hong Kong-flagged crude oil tanker sailing from China called New Prime also turned around as it headed towards Saudi Arabia on Monday and now appears to be waiting in the Arabian Sea.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

Marco was sailing, and they zipped through the water at top speed.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook