as in sailing
to travel on water in a vessel
after college he decide to ship out on a tramp steamer and see the world
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At the same time, Marine units based in Japan are sailing toward the region, with additional Marines from California potentially following in the weeks ahead.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
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Contestants — 16 young, sexy singles primed for Instagram glory — mingle and couple up aboard a luxury yacht sailing the Mediterranean Sea.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Shipping (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shipping%20%28out%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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