Example Sentences

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Earlier on Wednesday, Amanda Anisimova sailed past Siegemund as she returned to the grass for the first time since her heavy Wimbledon final defeat last year.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Instead, Neto’s throw across his body sailed past second and into foul territory on the other side of the diamond.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The two military ships remained at sea when the Sparta sailed into the Syrian port in May.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The moment that Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes’s effort sailed over the crossbar, Paris Saint-Germain was still—and once again—a European champion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

As the fleet of robots sailed away, the animals came out from their hiding places.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown