capsize

Example Sentences

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A search is underway after a man went missing when his canoe capsized on the river Loire in Chalonnes-sur-Loire, France.

From Barron's

In the western town of Chalonnes-sur-Loire, which is located on the left bank of the Loire, a man went missing on Tuesday evening after his canoe capsized, said senior official Francois Pesneau.

From Barron's

Eyewitnesses said the boat capsized due to high waves on Wednesday evening in the Shendi area.

From BBC

The triple-decker vessel capsized on nearly the same route where 31 people were killed in a 2023 fire aboard the Lady Mary Joy 3 ferry.

From Barron's

A capsized tent floated past, its metal poles twisted like a pretzel.

From Literature