sail through

phrase

: to move or proceed through in an easy, quick, and smooth way
The ball sailed through the open window.
The bill sailed through the legislature with only token opposition.
She sailed through the exam/course.

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Those are only what’s observable, with many ships known to sail through with their transponders off to avoid digital detection. Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026

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“Sail through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sail%20through. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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