mariners

Example Sentences

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“A whale desk will protect these magnificent creatures and help mariners avoid costly, harrowing collisions. Together, let’s Save Willy.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Iran warned mariners against attempting to pass through the strait without permission from Tehran and warned U.S. forces to stay away.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Caine said there are currently "22,500 mariners embarked on more than 1,550 commercial vessels trapped in the Arabian Gulf, unable to transit."

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Rhys was born in Cardiff but his mum's family are from Fishguard, while he said he also came from "a long line of mariners".

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The ancient mariners gave them the superstitious name of “Three Sisters Waves.”

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong