Sentence examples for catching wind of from inspiring English sources

Confederate forces in the area had mostly withdrawn inland after catching wind of the large invasion fleet.

After catching wind of the criticism of affinage from Mr. Jenkins, whom he calls "one of my oldest and dearest pals," Mr. Kaufelt responded with an e-mail.

Then, catching wind of three Europeans, unwashed after several days' hiking and camping, he adjusted his course,perhaps seeking the more fragrant company of giant mole rats.

After catching wind of the program, Washington forced Mr. Park, the new president's father, to stop, persuading him instead to rely on the United States, an agreement that has held ever since.

"They were initially listed as missing persons, but after catching wind of a rumour that they had escaped to the South and had sent money back to their children, the State Security Department began a vigorous surveillance campaign," he said.

DailyNK also quoted an unnamed source saying, "Personnel are unable to conceal their fears after catching wind of Hyon's execution, saying, 'I don't know what's going on; it seems that status as a high-ranking official is meaningless these days.' " The source continued, "They say that they'd likely be better off just living as ordinary members of society and laying as low as possible".

There are advantages to the PW, as well: it has a way of catching wind that the camera is about to send a "fire flash!" signal, and can preempt it by a fraction of a second, depending on your needs — perhaps enough to allow you to open up a stop or reduce ambient light.

And to have that experience of your sail catching wind and the ship being carried.

The drug slowly spread beyond rural areas, reports NIDA, catching wind with the Hippie movement and psychedelic drug craze of the 1960s before becoming officially criminalized by the U.S. Congress in 1971.

Sit facing the sail near the centre of the boat (close to the centre thwart if it has one) and closely observe the sail for catching wind.

Today, he's catching the wind for the rest of the UK.