sailed

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Another young woman shrieked as she sailed above us.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

The Tisza government's so-called super-majority meant the amendment sailed through by 135 votes to 50 and the law now just needs the signature of President Tamás Sulyok to go through.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

Instead, Neto’s throw across his body sailed past second and into foul territory on the other side of the diamond.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The crew member said the vessel turned off AIS at night and sailed out along the Omani coast.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

And, after waiting for a favorable wind, the flagship, commanded by Vice Admiral George Carew, sailed proudly out of its berth, prepared for battle.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler