sailor

Example Sentences

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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

"This crisis has shown how dangerous the job can become," says Pakistani sailor Kamil, who spoke to the BBC using an alias.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 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

The “Mouth of the South” was a talented sailor who honed his leadership skills—and appetite for risk—under pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

She read an inscription: Home is the hunter, home from the hill, and the sailor home from the sea.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt