captain

Example Sentences

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Former Celtic captain Scott Brown conceded on Sportscene it was "harsh" but said Nicholson "runs the risk as soon as his hand is up there".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

After the first patient died, the ship’s captain assured guests the vessel was safe.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

However, England were in contact with him at the beginning of the summer, when he was also made Sussex captain.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Rosmarin and the others had been informed by the captain of a hantavirus case during a meeting in a lounge "less than 24 hours before we were supposed to disembark the ship", he said.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The big problem was the captain of the ship.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney