sailor

Example Sentences

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It was a boat ride for the history books, with nary a sailor in sight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The experienced sailor who has captained big boats for 30 years said people thought Freya would not last a week, yet they have logged 18,000 nautical miles in 15 months.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

That blaze was sparked by the flare of a stranded sailor on Friday and had scorched nearly 17,000 acres by Tuesday afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

"He was a sailor and he loved coming on to the ferry as well with his kids and his grandkids," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Even as the sea rages around him, the brave sailor keeps the flag safely above him and the water.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti