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Verb
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When the Jules Verne Trophy was established in 1990, the target time for sailing non-stop around the world was 80 days, echoing the adventures of Phileas Fogg in Verne’s novel Around the World in 80 Days.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026 -
The events of the Clearances catalyze the action in this novel, which begins with John, a Presbyterian minister, having accepted a commission to sail to a remote island and evict its last tenant.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The lake is great for boating, paddleboarding, and kayaking.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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The boating forecast in South Florida on Friday, May 8, 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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“Ship (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ship%20%28out%29. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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