sailing

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The strait, whose name means Gate of Tears, leads to the Suez Canal and is one of the most important links for ships sailing between Asia and Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Another, New Future, last stopped off at an Emirati oil terminal before sailing toward a port in Oman outside Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Lynette Hooker's daughter, Karli Aylesworth, told CBS that her mother has been sailing for more than 10 years and is an experienced swimmer.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

It hasn’t been smooth sailing in the furniture space.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Not only had it taken place in international waters, but it turned out that the I’m Alone had been manned by Canadians sailing under a Canadian flag.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield