skipper

Example Sentences

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Right now, the England attack needs bowlers to fulfill three roles, in addition to skipper Stokes.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Linsey Smith dominated the powerplay as she finished with 3-25, removing opener Georgia Plimmer and skipper Melie Kerr for first-ball ducks, but the stunning recovery gave New Zealand the momentum going into the second innings.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Cormac Izuchukwu's try got Ulster back within touching distance, but skipper Billy Vunipola and Alex Becognee gave the French side a 26-12 lead at the break.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Newly hired manager Kurt Suzuki is the franchise’s seventh skipper in nine seasons—and the Angels only gave him a one-year deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

After Shackleton, they looked to the skipper to get them home.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong