sail gracefully

Frequency: 6.24.0 per million words

to move smoothly and elegantly across water or through the air

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Examples (20)

  • The swan sailed gracefully across the lake at dawn.
  • The boat sailed gracefully on into the distance.
  • A tall-masted schooner sailed gracefully into the harbor as the fog lifted.
  • A lone swan began to sail gracefully across the calm lake.
  • White clouds sailed gracefully across the summer sky.
  • Watch how the dancer seems to sail gracefully across the stage.
  • With the wind behind her, the racing yacht sails gracefully past the buoy.
  • The ancient ship would sail gracefully through the treacherous waters.
  • After sunset, a hot-air balloon sailed gracefully over the valley, lights twinkling below.
  • With its wings spread wide, the eagle sailed gracefully above the mountain peaks.
  • Even in choppy water, the catamaran was sailing gracefully, barely pitching.
  • They envisioned their new yacht would sail gracefully around the Mediterranean.
  • By noon, the ferry had sailed gracefully along the fjord, leaving a silver wake.
  • Even a small paper boat can sail gracefully down a gentle stream.
  • If the breeze holds, we will sail gracefully along the coast to the next cove.
  • The clouds sailed gracefully across the clear blue sky.
  • Designed with a deep keel, the boat can sail gracefully upwind without much heel.
  • She learned to sail gracefully, mastering the subtle movements of the boat.
  • As the audience watched, the paper airplane sailed gracefully from the stage to the back row.
  • Despite its size, the massive cruise liner managed to sail gracefully out of the harbor.