skipper

Example Sentences

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He told the jury at Hamilton Sheriff Court of the time he had confronted his skipper over his poor treatment.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Right now, the England attack needs bowlers to fulfill three roles, in addition to skipper Stokes.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Cormac Izuchukwu's try got Ulster back within touching distance, but skipper Billy Vunipola and Alex Becognee gave the French side a 26-12 lead at the break.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Newly hired manager Kurt Suzuki is the franchise’s seventh skipper in nine seasons—and the Angels only gave him a one-year deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

The men tried to rouse the skipper, calling and shaking him, but he seemed to be dead.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong