captain

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Tributes were also paid to captain Bernardo Silva and defender John Stones, who will also be leaving the club this summer upon the expiry of their contracts.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The family of the ship's captain, Ashish Kumar Singh, 38, from the eastern state of Bihar, is mourning his death.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes firmly defended his character and achievements as he accused Roy Keane of telling a "lie" about his pursuit of the Premier League assists record.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Then, after a faceoff with a UPS captain, he lost his pilot license.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Privately he paid still more to the captain to make sure they would travel at full sail, no matter the weather.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood