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captain

[kap-tuhn, -tin] / ˈkæp tən, -tɪn /


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Despite their struggles in the field, Ireland earlier impressed with the bat to post 281-5, with half-centuries for captain Gaby Lewis, Amy Hunter and Rebecca Stokell.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

Several survivors told local media they heard a blast shortly before the vessel rolled, with police detaining the captain and more than a dozen others.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

While the captain of the vessel was trying to recover from the first wave, a second wave hit and it began taking on water, he said.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

The ship's captain, seven crew members, and another man were arrested on Monday, while warrants have been issued for a further seven people.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

However, the captain had still not returned from his officers’ luncheon, and Madame Babushkinov refused to go anywhere in this strange city without him.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

It was one of the key topics when captains, coaches, referees and other stakeholders were consulted in the summer.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

“The captains, they are very capable,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

At Slovakia's Gabcikovo dam, further upstream again, lock operations have slowed down, causing longer waiting times, and captains are being urged to check their vessels' navigability.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

Ship captains won’t want to risk going through the maritime blockade, and insurance becomes very expensive, he noted.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

Constance stood on the wall with her captains.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

The 39-year-old, who captained Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar in 2022, has scored 125 goals in 207 appearances, making him the country's all-time leading scorer and most-capped player.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

Integral to the Dukes’ run-stopping was Hendrick, who not only captained the defense, but spearheaded the run support.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

Jorge was Messi's agent since he was 14, watching him become one of the sport's greatest ever players and at his side when he captained his country to World Cup glory in 2022.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Although Newcastle have since spent £57m on a couple of young midfielders in Sean Steur and Aladji Bamba, Alabi is one to watch as someone who has already captained England at youth level.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

And I’ve never captained one, if truth be told.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

Before his return to captaining England in Nottingham, he referred only to leading the team "this week".

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

He scored twice again in the semi-final against Belgium, before captaining Argentina to victory over West Germany in the final - finishing the tournament with five goals and as many assists.

From BBC Jun. 11, 2026

Brook would have been captaining his peers, whereas Stokes leads a group of younger men, many of whom grew up idolising him.

From BBC Jun. 10, 2026

A 27-month absence from international cricket followed before his fine start to the county season, after taking on the responsibility of captaining Sussex, earned him a recall.

From BBC Jun. 4, 2026

The former faction had been identified with sending and captaining the fleets.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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