captain

Example Sentences

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The promotion from captain to rear admiral is one of the most competitive in the Navy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The Tagor was detained on Sunday morning in international waters with the help of Britain and other partners, after its Russian captain refused to comply with orders, prosecutors said.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

One of the largest cheers came when Odegaard, the first Arsenal captain to lead the club to Premier League glory since Patrick Vieira in 2004, paraded the trophy at the front of the bus.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Bhatia, who batted excellently for 54 for Thursday, could not get going – nor India's returning captain Harmanpreet Kaur.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

“My brother wears one in a ring. And as he’s a sea captain, the opal forewarns him of ocean storms. He says it has never been wrong.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan