vessels

Example Sentences

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Insurers and shipping companies seem to have little appetite to risk their vessels exiting the strait.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

More than 800 vessels were hoping to leave the strait, and Sabbir’s was at the front of the line—so close he could make out the faces of Iranian fast-boat pilots enforcing their blockade.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Early this week, Trump launched - and then paused - a US military operation to help free some 2,000 vessels which have been stranded in the area since February.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The United States is considering restarting “Project Freedom” to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, where 20% of global oil transits.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

It was sparely furnished, having but a small table, two chairs and a bench; but at either side there were curtained alcoves and well-clad beds within with vessels and basins for washing.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien