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Sledges and skis are once again being called into action over the weekend.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2010

But in January 1990, not long after the birth of their second child, the Sledges decided, after much "heart-wrenching soul searching," that it was time to move on.

From Time Magazine Archive

Sledges, boats, packages of all sorts were disposed in order; contingencies were met 250 as they approached by new delegations of duty; every man was at work, officers and seamen alike.

From Explorers and Travellers by Greely, Adolphus W.

Fury drifted by the Ice between two Islands.—Account of a Journey performed in Sledges up an Inlet to the Westward.

From Three Voyages for the Discovery of a Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and Narrative of an Attempt to Reach the North Pole, Volume 2 by Parry, William Edward, Sir

Sledges made their appearance in the streets, and all seemed delighted that winter had set in, in earnest.

From With Frederick the Great A Story of the Seven Years' War by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)