set sail

phrase

: to start out on a course
especially : to begin a voyage
set sail for Bermuda

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The news comes after Carnival previously canceled nearly a dozen cruises scheduled to set sail in late 2026 aboard Carnival Firenze. Nathan Diller, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Despite potential complexity for some, setting sail offers a welcome break from base management, allowing players to advance the story and discover treasure. Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The Sutherlands have already set sail on their new yacht, which took two years to build, per Mansion Global. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 Percy Jackson and the Olympians is setting sail for uncharted waters in season 3. Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for set sail

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“Set sail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20sail. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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