sail into
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1
as in attack
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
The customer sailed into the server when the food came out wong.
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2
as in approach
to start work on energetically
The students sailed into the new assignment right away.
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Recent Examples of sail into
Suárez’s cross sailed into the box and landed right at the feet of John Arias, who then flushed it past the Ghana goalkeeper for the early goal.
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Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Erica Hill will be broadcasting from New York, where an impressive flotilla of tall ships from around the world will sail into New York Harbor.
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Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Erica Hill will be broadcasting from New York, where an impressive flotilla of tall ships from around the world will sail into New York Harbor.
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Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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Consider sourcing a fun light shape that ties into your outdoor décor scheme or adds a bit of whimsy to your space.
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The Spanish, who had at first just flitted along the coast in their galleons, had begun marching inland and overland from Mexico with crosses and soldiers and soldiers’ families.
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The explosive back was thought to have at least a fighting chance, considering both his talent and opportunity as the Elks’ clear-cut lead back.
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“Sail into.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sail%20into. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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