tanker

Example Sentences

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France intercepted a sanctioned Russian oil tanker in the Atlantic on Sunday with the support of allies including the UK, French President Emmanuel Macron has said.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The UK ministry of defence said a British helicopter had "provided tracking and monitoring in support of the French operation to board the tanker Tagor".

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The road workers sheltering beneath a tanker had shrugged off the danger.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Experts often describe the Fed as an oil tanker that needs immense lead time before any change of direction.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

But it was clear the Iranians didn’t mean to sink the tanker.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers