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sailing

[sey-ling] / ˈseɪ lɪŋ /












NOUN
shipping
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It hasn’t been smooth sailing in the furniture space this calendar year as the industry has dealt with tariffs, the conflict in the Middle East, and housing market woes.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

He added: "The surgeon said 'come back next month' and I said 'no, I can't. I've got to get back to my boat. I'm going sailing, I've got to finish my trip to Norway'."

From BBC • Jun. 6, 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

A former corporate lawyer, Feldstein Soto squeaked through the primary before sailing to victory in her bid for the position in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

“Dude, maybe you want to sit this one out,” Taylor says, sailing by me on his back wheel.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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