sail into

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Synonyms of sail intonext
: to attack vigorously or sharply
sailed into me for being late

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But the delay meant the ship was sailing into less favorable wind and rougher fall seas, and provisions had already begun to dwindle after two false-start crossings. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026 Celebrities in superyachts sail into Venice this week for the three-day wedding party of Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, despite irate locals who say the UNESCO city is no billionaire's playground. — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The first Europeans, led by Spain's Juan de Ayala in his ship the San Carlos, sailed into what is now called San Francisco Bay, anchoring behind Angel Island. — USA Today, 21 July 2026 As Santa Margarita’s last pass at the South County Classic sailed into the hands of a Sierra Canyon defender, the outcome of the championship game and the challenge ahead for the Eagles became clear. — Dan Albano, Oc Register, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sail into

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