skipper

Example Sentences

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Butera was 25 when the Rays put him in charge of the Hudson Valley Renegades, making him the youngest skipper in the minors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

It means the burden falls on skipper Bruno Fernandes to create opportunities.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Current skipper Luke Donald has already declared McIlroy as top of the pile.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Carrick followed Fletcher's lead in ditching Amorim's three at the back formation, pushed skipper Bruno Fernandes into a more forward role, recalled Kobbie Mainoo to play alongside Casemiro and stuck with it.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

A red jib was set and the skipper was carefully trying to steer it toward the dock.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos