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    sailing

    US /ˈselɪŋ/

    ・

    UK /ˈseɪlɪŋ/

    A2
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo travel across water in a boat or a ship
    She is sailing around the world
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Trip or journey on a ship
    I like sailing as a way to travel
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo move along quickly and smoothly
    They are sailing around the world in that boat
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The activity of using boats with sails
    Sailing is a popular activity on the lake.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The sport or skill of managing a sailing boat
    He enjoys sailing as a competitive sport.

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    • There are over 320 cruise ships sailing around the world right now, but there's only one ocean liner left.

      There are over 320 cruise ships sailing around the world right now, but there's only one ocean liner left.

    • cruise ships sailing around the world right now...

      cruise ships sailing around the world right now...

    B1

    Women working more since pandemic: BBC News Review

    05:35Women working more since pandemic: BBC News Review
    • It comes from sailing. A rope

      It comes from sailing. A rope

    A2

    Live / Play

    38:01Live / Play
    • It's 18 hours sailing and then we fish for three weeks.

      It's 18 hours sailing and then we fish for three weeks.

    B1

    My Arctic Voyage From GREENLAND To ALASKA | The Northwest Passage

    10:15My Arctic Voyage From GREENLAND To ALASKA | The Northwest Passage
    • I'm sailing from Greenland to Alaska through the Northwest Passage thanks to Seabourn, who's hosting me for this trip.

      I'm sailing from Greenland to Alaska through the Northwest Passage thanks to Seabourn, who's hosting me for this trip.

    B1

    The Story of: Gerhard Richter (1932–Today)

    19:49The Story of: Gerhard Richter (1932–Today)
    • Things seemed to be smooth sailing. He had a studio from the academy, a steady income for three years, and was able to do a number of commissioned murals. However, he felt increasingly uncomfortable within the restrictions of the academy. He did not want to commit fully to socialist realism, but was also critical towards the underground art scene and capitalism.

      Things seemed to be smooth sailing. He had a studio from the academy, a steady income for three years, and was able to do a number of commissioned murals. However, he felt increasingly uncomfortable within the restrictions of the academy. He did not want to commit fully to socialist realism, but was also critical towards the underground art scene and capitalism.

    • Things seemed to be smooth sailing.

      Things seemed to be smooth sailing.

    B1

    The American Tech Billionaires Who Gained The Most In 2023

    04:36The American Tech Billionaires Who Gained The Most In 2023
    • In May, he reportedly got engaged to Lauren Sanchez, a former LA TV anchor whose apparent likeness he had carved onto his new 417-foot sailing yacht, Koru.

      In May, he reportedly got engaged to Lauren Sanchez, a former LA TV anchor whose apparent likeness he had carved onto his new 417-foot sailing yacht, Koru.

    • In May, he reportedly got engaged to Lauren Sanchez, a former LA TV anchor whose apparent likeness he had carved onto his new 417-foot sailing yacht, Koru.

      In May, he reportedly got engaged to Lauren Sanchez, a former LA TV anchor whose apparent likeness he had carved onto his new 417-foot sailing yacht, Koru.

    B2

    A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Full Audiobook with Subtitles and Chapters

    17:28A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Full Audiobook with Subtitles and Chapters
    • Paul Robin Crusoe he called him when he came home again after sailing around the island!

      Paul Robin Crusoe he called him when he came home again after sailing around the island!

    • when he came home again after sailing round the  island. ‘Poor Robin Crusoe, where have you been,  

      when he came home again after sailing round the  island. ‘Poor Robin Crusoe, where have you been,  

    B2

    36 Hours in San Diego | Best Locals Travel Guide

    14:4736 Hours in San Diego | Best Locals Travel Guide
    • Let's go. A trip to San Diego would not be complete without going sailing.

      Let's go. A trip to San Diego would not be complete without going sailing.

    • A trip to San Diego would not be complete without going sailing.

      A trip to San Diego would not be complete without going sailing.

    B2

    How to Be Taken Seriously as a New Manager at Work

    15:10How to Be Taken Seriously as a New Manager at Work
    • And so you need to be the person that gives that guidance, those boundaries, that structure, and ensures that everyone on that boat gets on safely and that you are sailing across to where you need to go.

      And so you need to be the person that gives that guidance, those boundaries, that structure, and ensures that everyone on that boat gets on safely and that you are sailing across to where you need to go.

    • ensures that everyone on that boat gets on safely and that you are sailing across to where you need to go.

      ensures that everyone on that boat gets on safely and that you are sailing across to where you need to go.

    A2

    How To Stay Motivated In Business And In Life

    02:29How To Stay Motivated In Business And In Life
    • In the first three years, if it is smooth sailing for you, it is okay, it's good, congratulations.

      In the first three years, if it is smooth sailing for you, it is okay, it's good, congratulations.

    A2