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sailing

[sey-ling] / ˈseɪ lɪŋ /












NOUN
shipping
Synonyms


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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

In theory, those trends could reverse when ships stuck in the Gulf start sailing again.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

The port says if passengers miss their intended sailing because of delays, they can get the next available departure.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Papa died almost two years ago, while they were sailing home from a trip to the Caribbean islands.

From I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis




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