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sailing

[sey-ling] / ˈseɪ lɪŋ /












NOUN
shipping
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More recently they drew with Thomas Tuchel's England in a friendly at Wembley, but it has not all been plain sailing for Uruguay under Bielsa.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Ships navigate the strait by sailing dark or contacting U.S. military officials, facing safety risks and significantly higher insurance costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

But as the stadium fell silent, the ball kept sailing — and it eventually cleared the wall over leaping Bruins right fielder Jarrod Hocking.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Proponents of the new fast entry rules say speedy index inclusion, paired with SpaceX’s unique lock-up rules, could lead to smoother sailing.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

The creaking wooden sailing ships were crawling with rats.

From I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis




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