sail back

Frequency: 6.86.5 per million words

To return to a place by boat.

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Examples (10)

  • They decided to sail back to the harbor before the storm hit.
  • The small fishing vessel is sailing back to port with its catch.
  • We will sail back to the island at dawn tomorrow.
  • After their adventure, the explorers had to sail back across the vast ocean.
  • If the weather holds, we can sail back to the mainland by evening.
  • Having successfully reached the distant shore, they prepared to sail back.
  • She longed to sail back to her peaceful home by the sea.
  • The captain ordered his crew to sail back immediately due to engine trouble.
  • Despite the strong currents, they managed to sail back safely.
  • It took them nearly a week to sail back from the remote fishing grounds.