set sail

Example Sentences

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Some 20 French boats set sail from Marseille on Saturday to join up with an international flotilla making a renewed effort to break an Israeli blockade and deliver aid to Gaza, AFP reporters saw.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

The carrier has now been at sea for almost nine months and will reportedly soon set sail for the island of Crete for repairs after a blaze broke out aboard the ship last week.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

HMS Dragon - which has air defence capabilities - is being sent to the Mediterranean to bolster security around the base, but will not set sail until next week.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

The blockage is cascading through the region’s industry as storage tanks fill up with oil that can’t set sail, forcing producers to slash output.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

“This is no time for a Russian novel, sir. The ship will soon set sail, and two stowaways on board is one stowaway too many. I must ask you to leave.”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood