fair wind
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a wind that is favorable for sailing
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- They set sail the next morning with a fair wind.
- We're hoping for a fair wind to speed up our journey across the Atlantic.
- With a fair wind behind them, the ships made excellent progress.
- The captain waited patiently for a fair wind before hoisting the sails.
- A sudden fair wind allowed the small boat to reach the harbor ahead of schedule.
- Sailors often pray for a fair wind to guide them safely home.
- If we catch a fair wind by dawn, we'll be halfway there by noon.
- The ancient mariners relied heavily on finding a fair wind for long voyages.
- Despite the initial calm, a fair wind eventually picked up, propelling the yacht forward.
- May you always have a fair wind at your back and calm seas ahead.