into (a/the) harbour

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Indicates movement from outside to inside a harbour.

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Examples (10)

  • The damaged vessel was towed into harbour.
  • The ferry pulled into the harbour just as the sun was rising.
  • We watched the sailboats glide into the harbour one by one.
  • The fishing fleet returned into the harbour after a long trip.
  • They were forced to head into harbour due to the approaching storm.
  • A tugboat helped lead the massive cargo ship into the harbour.
  • The explorers sailed their wooden ship into the unknown harbour.
  • Small boats were racing into the harbour before the tide turned.
  • Police boats followed the suspicious craft into the harbour.
  • The luxury yacht made its way into the harbour to dock for the night.