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sailor

[sey-ler] / ˈseɪ lər /


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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 is now thinking about becoming a sailor on cargo ships.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 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

"Till then, we are boiling the water for drinking," said the young sailor, who asked to be identified only by his last name, Pereira.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Charles was wearing a white tennis sweater, and Camilla a sun dress with a sailor collar, and a straw hat.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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