merchant

Example Sentences

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“In the short term, navies are not expected to escort merchant ships,” Larsen wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

A boatswain on a merchant ship, who supervises the deck’s seamen and manages equipment like ropes and cables, can earn nearly $5,200 a month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

It means current attacks on military targets will go on, Iranian retaliation will continue, and the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to most merchant traffic.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he is confident that more merchant vessels will soon be able to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Lorren’s character sauntered off in the direction of a merchant.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows