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sailing

adjective as in asea

adjective as in floating

noun as in boating

noun as in cruise

Strongest matches

Strong matches

Weak matches

noun as in shipping

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One Colombian pilot who plies the Caribbean said crews look for any advantage, from sailing at night or in rough weather, even in storms when Colombian government patrol boats might stay in port.

In fact, Doll has already made his purchase — for a six-night Caribbean sailing aboard a Virgin Voyages ship — as part of a pre–Black Friday sale.

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It was never going to be plain sailing.

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But once the Dodger Stadium gates finally opened, everything was more or less smooth sailing.

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Over the course of 150 years of Test cricket history there is a reason why successful batting has been built of solid defence, not sailing down the pitch and taking a swipe at the bowling.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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