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captain

[kap-tuhn, -tin] / ˈkæp tən, -tɪn /


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Captain Tom Latham was out to the third ball of the chase and, crucially, Kane Williamson was palpably lbw to Josh Tongue, before Gus Atkinson cleaned up nightwatchman Will O'Rourke.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The sea is sometimes so tranquil that Captain Hassan Khan forgets his ship has been stuck in the middle of a war zone for three months.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Videos of the troupe traveled far across sapphics’ algorithms, especially clips of King Captain, whose devoted fan base — known collectively as “The Castle” — make arduous trips just to see them in the flesh.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

"President Trump remains in excellent health, demonstrating strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical function," said Trump's doctor, US Navy Captain Sean Barbabella, in a memo published by the White House.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

“So one can only logically conclude”—tap, tap, tap—“that Captain Underpants is not for babies.”

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff




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