Example Sentences

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The MV Hondius is sailing from Cape Verde, where three infected people had already been evacuated earlier in the week.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Just one of the 17 tankers, managed by Associated Maritime in Hong Kong, is sailing toward Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

A US military ship is sailing towards the Middle East, carrying equipment to build a temporary pier off the coast of Gaza, the army says.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2024

Because we're all in the same boat: the Earth that is sailing through space.

From Salon • Sep. 6, 2023

He is not all alone whose ship is sailing     Over the mystery of an unknown sea, For some great Love with faithfulness unfailing     Will light the stars to bear him company.

From The Ballad of the Quest by Sheard, Virna