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voyage

[voi-ij] / ˈvɔɪ ɪdʒ /


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Nettles folded a 9/11 lesson into a unit on the Columbian Exchange — the trade of plants, animals, culture and disease that began after Christopher Columbus’ 1492 voyage.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

This is the riskiest part of the voyage and the state oil companies are now more willing to shoulder this burden.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

STEUBEN, Maine—After a brisk 20-minute voyage through the wind-whipped, aquamarine chop of Pigeon Hill Bay, our quarry was in sight.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

The oceans ministry said this week that "consultations with key relevant countries and agencies" have been completed to "implement administrative procedures necessary" for the voyage.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

“The sanitary condition of the expedition was good, and the quantity of provisions still existing was sufficient to assure us the termination of the voyage without scarcity of food.”

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple

Tanker freight rates have climbed sharply as vessels are tied up in shuttle operations and longer voyages, with Clarksons previously reporting record crude-tanker rates as Middle East shipping disruptions intensified.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 21, 2026

Scientists studying ancient human remains have frequently used evidence of congenital infection when debating whether syphilis was present outside the Americas before the voyages of Christopher Columbus.

From Science Daily Aug. 12, 2026

He said some crew members were young sailors on their first voyages who appeared traumatised by what was unfolding.

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

Several cruise operators have canceled voyages on the Danube and other rivers.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

Further long overwater canoe voyages brought settlers north to Hawaii, east to Pitcairn and Easter Islands, and southwest to New Zealand.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

Taking thousands of images and recording audio descriptions of bleak beauty of the lunar surface as it passed beneath them, the crew eventually voyaged 252,756 miles from Earth.

From BBC Apr. 11, 2026

At some point between 21,000 and 16,000 years ago, humans voyaged into the region, probably traveling along the coast.

From Science Magazine Aug. 16, 2023

We had voyaged 46 days from the winter solstice, and toward the brightness of spring.

From Washington Post Feb. 5, 2022

A couple hundred years ago, a traveler may have noticed breads growing distinctly flatter as she voyaged north through Europe.

From New York Times Jan. 25, 2022

Year after year he voyaged, hurried from one perilous adventure to another.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

So we get why Ross opts to normalize voyaging alone instead of speaking to common fears about it.

From Salon Aug. 3, 2025

Unsure what it would be like voyaging with so many youngsters, she booked a short four-day journey.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 23, 2024

After Charles Darwin happened across “vast rings of coral-rock” while voyaging through the southern Pacific Ocean on the Beagle, he wrote that upon seeing them, “everyone must be struck with astonishment.”

From Science Magazine Aug. 22, 2023

The news outlet noted that Justice Thomas has taken 38 destination vacations that included voyaging on a yacht, traveling via private jets and even helicopters.

From Washington Times Aug. 10, 2023

Two ruddy men with swaying walks stepped out and Mr. Lyte himself was shaking hands, bidding them success on their voyaging, and God’s mercy.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes




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