captain

Example Sentences

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Muhammad's love for the World Cup-winning captain runs deep and is shared by his family.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

“There’s nobody putting more expectation and more pressure on us than ourselves,” captain Tim Ream said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

"That would be one of them," said Key, when asked if Wellington was a reason for Brook not to be elevated to Test captain.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Nonetheless, Klugo’s leadership as a junior on the team makes him a leading team captain candidate next season, Hardt said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Once the South took control of the submarine, Confederate navy lieutenant John Payne volunteered to be its captain.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler