merchant
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His father-in-law was a merchant who received the tea that provoked the Boston Tea Party in 1773.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Navy struck a merchant ship trying to avoid the blockade of Iranian ports, the Associated Press reported.
From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026
Just as people have nationalities and passports, merchant vessels must be registered to individual countries, which are supposed to ensure proper labor practices and other standards are adhered to onboard.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Unlike the previous shipments, which were carried by the Mexican navy, Monday's aid consignment was transported by a merchant ship, sailing under a Panamanian flag, AFP journalists observed.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
He offered a deep finishing bow while the merchant applauded.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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