captain
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First, the 31-year-old fired home a blistering equaliser after Marcelino Nunez slipped under no pressure, presenting Matheus Cunha with a clear run at the Ipswich goal, which allowed him to set up his captain.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
He said he had reported water leaks to the captain.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
Defensive lineman Kobie Turner, a team captain, is in a contract year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
"The seats started to float, the captain kept going, and the bow exploded," he said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
It is too dangerous to continue the planned journey to Burma—there is concern that the Japanese might bomb the Grant—so the captain changes course for Australia, with plans to dock in Manila along the way.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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A group of 21 former international cricket captains, including India's Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, signed a letter to Pakistan's government Sunday regarding the health care of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
The idea ran aground after a producer cited a lack of tension among captains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Of all England's Test captains since 2006, only teams led by Andrew Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen have lower run-rates and played fewer attacking shots.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 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
Two captains fell across a chair, and splintered it.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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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
Phil Foden has captained City during pre-season and goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is a vocal presence on the pitch, while defender Marc Guehi skippered former club Crystal Palace.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 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
Messi captained Argentina as they won the World Cup in 2022 and led them to the 2026 World Cup final, which his side lost 1-0 to Spain, before returning to club side Inter Miami.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
One Edward Rowcraft captained the ship sent by Gorges from England.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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Keegan signed Alan Shearer for a world record £15m fee for Newcastle in 1996 and also took charge of England at a time when the striker was captaining his country.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Messi is Argentina's all-time record appearance-maker and goalscorer and his legend has only grown after captaining his country to World Cup glory in 2022.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 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
Todd steered the boat like he was captaining a great yacht.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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