set sail

phrase

: to start out on a course
especially : to begin a voyage
set sail for Bermuda

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The newlyweds set sail for a 12-day honeymoon across the Mediterranean aboard the royal yacht Britannia. — Eliza Prosperini, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026 The news comes after Carnival previously canceled nearly a dozen cruises scheduled to set sail in late 2026 aboard Carnival Firenze. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Despite potential complexity for some, setting sail offers a welcome break from base management, allowing players to advance the story and discover treasure. — Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The Sutherlands have already set sail on their new yacht, which took two years to build, per Mansion Global. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for set sail

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“Set sail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20sail. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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