sailors

Example Sentences

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Although grateful for the ITF's help and efforts by the consulate, one of the stranded sailors told AFP they had "little hope someone will come and rescue us".

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

For now, the ITF and the DAD-DER were providing the stranded sailors with drinking water and essential supplies, Polat explained.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Some of these Chinese sailors have been stuck in the Strait of Hormuz for nearly 90 days.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Now, three sailors aboard the ship have been identified and living descendants contacted by researchers at the University of Waterloo, in Canada.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The sailors were scared out of their wits, especially Uncle Dutch!

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney