How to Use sailing in a Sentence

sailing

noun
  • They're going sailing next week.
  • Learn more about the sailings at ritzcarltonyachtcollection.com.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2024
  • Prices vary widely even for the same sailing of the same ship.
    — Marla Jo Fisher, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
  • Lunchtime was spent with friends she's met sailing over the years.
    — Nancy Chen, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Once finished, the Y721 will be the world’s largest sailing yacht.
    — Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2022
  • The last three seasons, though, have been rough sailing for the Mids.
    — Mark Heim | [email protected], al, 10 Dec. 2022
  • At the top is a sailing ship bringing the first French settlers to the state’s shore.
    — al, 16 Feb. 2022
  • Each city is set to host some of the 2024 games, with sailing in Marseille.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2021
  • Captain Cook may have spent 30 years on the high seas, but the sailing yacht looks brand new.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2023
  • The agency had to suspend sailings on the route for five days due to a breakdown.
    — Brett Davis | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Sep. 2024
  • The duo while away the hours sailing in the bay of Naples while Nicola regales his young friend with tales of war and oceans.
    — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 12 July 2022
  • On our sailing, guests would say farewell or hop on for the first time at every port.
    — Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025
  • So that’s the first idea to dispel, that boom times are easy sailing for solo GPs.
    — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 19 Jan. 2024
  • The fare includes one night in a hotel before the sailing, all meals, Wi-Fi and more.
    — Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 28 July 2023
  • The luxury 417-foot-long boat, named Koru, is believed to be the largest sailing yacht in the world.
    — Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 25 May 2023
  • Here are eight unknown facts about one of the most game-changing sailing yachts on the water.
    — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2024
  • What are some of the life lessons sailing teaches children?
    — Conor Mastromarco, Baltimore Sun, 18 Nov. 2024
  • The resort also runs sailing classes for all levels, with a race at the end of the week.
    — Lucy Handley, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The 11-night trip includes seven days of sailing on the Nile River, plus four days in Cairo.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2023
  • From there came a pivot to Kennedy White House vibes, with sailing, swimsuits, and the great outdoors.
    — Jamie Bryan, Rolling Stone, 30 Nov. 2023
  • On its final play, Kelley sent a pass sailing towards the end zone from the 19-yard line.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 10 July 2022
  • Like every bonafide sailing yacht, Sea Cloud Spirit heels (leans) when the sails are up.
    — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2023
  • The first of its world cruises is a 116-night sailing on Queen Anne, Cunard's new ship scheduled to launch in May.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2024
  • If riding the waves is on your travel list, then a sailing outfit is a must.
    — Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 24 May 2022
  • During a visit to the sailing club in 1959, Philip presented the King’s Cup to winners and took to the water on one of the boats.
    — Victoria Murphy, Town & Country, 19 Mar. 2022
  • From Alaska to the Bahamas to Mexico, there are tons of great sailings to save on.
    — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Dec. 2024
  • The part of the contemporary sailing vessel where the malls are clustered is called the midship.
    — Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2024
  • As the shot clock wound down, the Dawgs were forced to make risky passes, leading to several ball sailing out of bounds.
    — Akeem Glaspie, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Mar. 2023
  • The cruise line guests choose, their destination and the length of the itinerary can all impact how crowded a sailing is likely to be at spring break.
    — Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Having started from the Stadium Course’s 10th hole, seven straight pars had made for a solid but unremarkable start before Lower sent his tee shot at the par-three 17th sailing clear over the island green and into the drink.
    — Jack Bantock, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025

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