coxswain

Example Sentences

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Both coxswains were jailed in 2015 as part of a criminal case and completed their sentences years ago.

From Barron's

He likened Ambriz’s job to that of a coxswain in crew, getting multiple participants, with their own “fiefdoms and lease lines,” rowing in the same direction.

From Los Angeles Times

George as a director, you are like a coach or coxswain.

From Salon

While the book’s release in 2013 brought a lot of attention to the program, women’s coxswain Grace Murdock thinks the movie will take things to another level.

From Seattle Times

Daniel Hurd, lifeboat coxswain said: "Stay away - it's just too dangerous."

From BBC