captain

Example Sentences

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Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan has revealed he has stage four cancer.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The Tagor was detained on Sunday morning in international waters with the help of Britain and other partners, after its Russian captain refused to comply with orders, prosecutors said.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The Manchester United player - son of former Scotland captain Darren - is one of four youngsters that have trained with the squad this week.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Meanwhile, Ava rises to captain her own sitcom ship, commanding this one with joy and gratitude, having learned that fear is antithetical to producing one’s best work.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

The captain twitched his hat nervously around his ears.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr