captain

Example Sentences

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Their actions, casting adrift the ship's captain William Bligh, have been immortalised in books and film.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

"I wish he was Scottish!" said Villa captain John McGinn.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

United's manager in waiting Michael Carrick took his seat in the stands alongside his coaches, as well as captain Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount, Luke Shaw and Patrick Dorgu.

From BBC • May 14, 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

It was too big to weave its way through the reef, so Jack and Nim always sailed out to meet it, and the ship’s captain never saw just how beautiful the island was.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr