capsize

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“The supply shocks from either would already rock the boat; both together would capsize global markets like a perfect storm,” said Raj.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026

In the high north, they pose an additional threat: Sea spray carried at high wind speeds can freeze upon contact with a ship and, if allowed to build up, capsize it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

"There were no storms or waves but the boat was overloaded," Ephesien Mpambi, a friend of Jean-Florent's told AFP of the fatal capsize.

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

What caused the two vessels to capsize has yet to be confirmed.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2025

But Riccio clung miserably to the side, terrified that the boat might capsize if he only so much as looked at the black water beneath him.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke