captain

Example Sentences

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"Sometimes missiles fly over one ship, and sometimes debris falls on the next," the captain says.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The promotion from captain to rear admiral is one of the most competitive in the Navy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The Tagor was detained on Sunday morning in international waters with the help of Britain and other partners, after its Russian captain refused to comply with orders, prosecutors said.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan has revealed he has stage four cancer.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The captain carried the weighty, unhappy Baby Max tucked under one arm, like a squalling bedroll.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood