tanker

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The tanker, known as the Skywave, was sanctioned by the U.S. in March for its role in transporting Iranian oil.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

It marks at least the third time the U.S. has seized an oil tanker in connection with its crackdown of Iran-linked shadow-fleet vessels.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Meanwhile, the U.S. seized an Iran-linked oil tanker in the Indian Ocean overnight, according to three American officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

That brought the total number of LNG tanker crossings since the start of the war to eight.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The tanker thundered past, slower than he would have wished, but faster than he thought such a huge ship could move.

From "The Voyage Of The Frog" by Gary Paulsen