capsize

Example Sentences

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The dinghy they were travelling on became swamped and capsized in the early hours of 24 November 2021, in what became the deadliest Channel small boat incident on record.

From BBC

But survivors then told the BBC that coastguards had caused the migrant boat to capsize following a botched attempt to tow it.

From BBC

Clinging to the capsized kayak, Austin - who swears he "saw something in the water" - realised he needed to do something.

From BBC

A 2015 ferry capsizing off the western coast of Leyte Island resulted in more than 60 deaths.

From Barron's

"Then the ship immediately capsized," he said in an interview from his home, describing how panic quickly gripped the passengers.

From Barron's