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am sailing

  • present progressive
    of sail (1st person singular).
    sail
    noun
    an area of canvas or other fabric extended to the wind in such a way as to transmit the force of the wind to an assemblage of spars and rigging mounted firmly on a hull, raft, iceboat, etc., so as to drive it along.

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Murdoch was aware of her failing powers during the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, saying, “I am sailing into the dark.”

From Washington Post ● Jan. 21, 2015

I am sailing for England . . . must see the picture once more.

From Time Magazine Archive

Does it look as if I had been married, when I am sailing for England?''

From Time Magazine Archive

I am sailing," said he, "with the belief that the relations between this country and Cuba will be that of sovereign countries.

From Time Magazine Archive

“It is true that I am sailing east,” he told them, over watered wine.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin