capsize

Example Sentences

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“The supply shocks from either would already rock the boat; both together would capsize global markets like a perfect storm,” said Raj.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026

In the high north, they pose an additional threat: Sea spray carried at high wind speeds can freeze upon contact with a ship and, if allowed to build up, capsize it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

"My father, an uncle and I came before the rest of the family by sea. The small ship was overloaded and very unstable. All the time we feared the vessel might capsize."

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

The migrants spotted the lights of a coastal town late on Tuesday night and "moved to one side, causing it to capsize", a senior coastguard official told the AFP news agency.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025

If they were reckless and tried to run the rapids, their wooden canoes would most likely capsize and get ripped to pieces.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple