steerage
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Most comrades sprawl shoeless, many dozing open-mouthed in the permanent state of steerage that is Soviet air travel.
From New York Times • Jul. 11, 2022
So I worked with these amazing people under the steerage of Bruce.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2020
And where Bong’s work was about a fight to the front with steerage overtaking first class, a TV show needed more to sustain itself over several episodes.
From Washington Post • May 13, 2020
I am sure the people back in steerage by the malfunctioning toilet are deeply invested in this marital squabble.
From Slate • Nov. 23, 2019
Our tickets secure us seats in the steerage class on the boat.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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Vocabulary lists containing steerage
The Devil's Arithmetic
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