captain

Example Sentences

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We just watch the boat captain go somewhere deep inside himself that we don’t get to see, emerging drenched in sweat.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Former England captain Steph Houghton said Arsenal were "better in big moments" and deserved to progress on the balance of the tie.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Wang said the shipowner has repeatedly asked the captain to sail across the strait, but the crew members all refused.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

He was not used at all by captain Ben Stokes in the second innings as Australia chased 160 for a five-wicket win.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Mother begs the captain to let us keep Father’s body on board until we land, so that we can bury him, but the captain says the dead cannot remain aboard the ship.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar