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

Dombrandt then benefited from some excellent footwork from Jarrod Evans as the Wales fly-half created a gap for his skipper to go through and score a second Quins try.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Ex-Marlins manager Skip Schumaker will take the reins from four-time World Series champion Bruce Bochy, who did not return as the club’s skipper.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 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