A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
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The first pass of the afternoon from Rutgers quarterback Dylan Lonergan sailed past his receiver and directly to USC safety Christian Pierce, who returned the ball to the Scarlet Knights’ 24-yard line.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" sailed into a close third place, drawing another $7.4 million domestically, for an epic $1.64 billion over its nine-week global box office journey.
From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026
He soon volunteered to join the regular army and sailed for Canada in 1809, where he entered the 41st Regiment of Foot.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026
But it goes even further with deluxe editions that have custom illustrations or come packaged in rare or unexpected materials—including wooden planks from a ship John Steinbeck once sailed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
He sailed off apprehensively, keeping as close to the shore as he could.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
