The winds and waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators. From LearnThat.org. [Edward Gibbon, Source: Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (1776).]
Of winds and waters; winds that in the sedge, 5. From Wordnik.com. [0 402. From "Worship" by William Wilberforce. Stedman, Edmund Clarence, ed. 1900. An American Anthology, 1787-1900] Reference
As her term winds down, Mrs. Kroes is preparing new sanctions. From Wordnik.com. [EU Plans Fresh Strike on Microsoft] Reference
Ritter has a flurry of judgeships to fill as his term winds down. From Wordnik.com. [Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local] Reference
As the term winds down, we are bogged down with finals and final papers. From Wordnik.com. [Yale Daily News: Latest Issue] Reference
But as his term winds down he's promised to take a hard look at some of these cases. From Wordnik.com. [Press Briefing By Jake Siewert] Reference
Even as his term winds down, that means this week's rate hike probably won't be his last. From Wordnik.com. [Periscope] Reference
We're also going to be watching for critical Supreme Court decisions as the term winds down. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jun 23, 2008] Reference
I'm wondering if that signals any concern that major legislative accomplishments are becoming increasingly elusive as his term winds down. From Wordnik.com. [Press Briefing By Joe Lockhart A] Reference
I feel putting up with the winds is a fair price for living in this area. From Wordnik.com. [On Living in or near Veracruz] Reference
From the highlands to the bluffs of the valley through which the Magdalena winds is a huge change. From Wordnik.com. [Honda Honda, Faster Faster « Unknowing] Reference
The dilly-dallying about the planet with our forces scattered to the winds is the usual thrashing around of a dying empire. From Wordnik.com. [A Coast Guard that guards everyone else’s coast « Antiwar.com Blog] Reference
When the winds from the east the fishing is the least. From Wordnik.com. [Stealing this question from the FSHuntress on this sight, hope she doesn't mind. What is your favorite Outdoor Quote????????] Reference
Cold winds from the mountains, and lots of snow fa. From Wordnik.com. [View from the Northern Border] Reference
In the blue morning light a train winds through the hills. From Wordnik.com. [Excerpt: Baker Towers by Jennifer Haigh] Reference
The same is largely true with SYD and winds from the north. From Wordnik.com. [Cheeseburger Gothic » Gentlemen’s Club.] Reference
Furious mountain winds in their passing must spare this spot. From Wordnik.com. [Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan] Reference
With winds from the northeast or the south, count on heavy rain. From Wordnik.com. [How to Predict the Weather by Studying Clouds] Reference
Highs reach right around 70 with winds from the north at 5-10 mph. From Wordnik.com. [Forecast: Welcome Saturday serenity] Reference
Soft winds from the Pacific blew across Lake Macdonald and warmed us. From Wordnik.com. [Through Glacier Park: Seeing America First with Howard Eaton] Reference
Seems the winds from the hurricane are threatening their house of cards. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Katrina Speech: Bush Doesn’t Support Independent Panel] Reference
In fact, the flying saucer did both, flying in winds of more than 10 mph. From Wordnik.com. [Real Flying Saucer Eyed by Defense Dept. | Impact Lab] Reference
At the same time, the amount of iron-rich dust delivered by winds is reduced. From Wordnik.com. [NASA Watch: May 2009 Archives] Reference
The successful mass release of these in low winds is indeed beautiful. artbot. From Wordnik.com. [The Hot Air Lanterns of the Chiang Mai Yi Peng Festival » E-Mail] Reference
This trickle of corruption will become a torrent as Bush's second term winds down. From Wordnik.com. [Richard Bradley: The Decline and Fall of a Second Term] Reference
The call winds down, and Alexander begins repeating the number Culley gives him aloud. From Wordnik.com. [Columbia Missourian: Latest Articles] Reference
As their second term winds down, these guys aren't exactly busy prising loose a few keys. From Wordnik.com. [Charlie Cray: KBR's Giant New Contract] Reference
If caught in winds like that in an rv, point it towards the wind, park it and hunker down. From Wordnik.com. [Destructive Winds in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Oaxaca] Reference
Round the house was a wide piazza, where the mountain winds blew, sweet with all wood-scents. From Wordnik.com. [The Story of My Life] Reference
Mostly sunny skies and light winds from the north mingle with highs in the upper 60s to near 70. From Wordnik.com. [PM Update: Quiet and cool Friday night] Reference
So far, crossing 40-50 mph winds is the highest for me but I find the tables to be very accurate. From Wordnik.com. [What is the best cartridge for long range hunting? For deer through elk size game.] Reference
But winds from the west behind the front quickly dry things out with considerable afternoon sunshine. From Wordnik.com. [Forecast: Heat's last gasp, cooling set to begin] Reference
But clouds and very cool winds from the north (at around 15 mph) make for quite the chilly afternoon. From Wordnik.com. [Forecast: Wet, unseasonably cool start to week] Reference
Overnight, lows in the 50s are mild-ish as skies remain partly cloudy with light winds from the south. From Wordnik.com. [Forecast: Superb Sunday with sun & clouds] Reference
Sailors do, however, warn of periodic strong winds from the north, northwest and east on Baja's Pacific Coast. From Wordnik.com. [Baja California's Sailing Safety Tips] Reference
Some note that the Sea of Cortés can be dangerous from November to March, with north winds from the U.S. up to 40 knots. From Wordnik.com. [Baja California's Sailing Safety Tips] Reference
Drier air streams in on blustery winds from the northwest -- sustained around 20-25 mph at times with gusts to near 35 mph. From Wordnik.com. [Forecast: 'Rainageddon' out, cooler air in] Reference
A gravel path winds from the front door across the yard to a small take-out restaurant offering soft drinks and sandwiches. From Wordnik.com. [Death Becomes Him] Reference
Tonight: The clear skies and light winds from the northwest allow temperatures to finally start heading downward in a serious way. From Wordnik.com. [Forecast: Sunshine and dry air a sure bet] Reference
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