captain

Example Sentences

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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

The Federal Aviation Administration revoked his pilot license the next year, ruling that he had threatened the captain, left his crew station and acted in a “careless or reckless” manner.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland is close to joining Scottish Premiership rivals Rangers.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

The captain questioned Brown’s handling of the takeoff and Brown responded in a way the captain alleged was threatening, according to National Transportation Safety Board documents.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

“Your captain? The one who was like a father to you?”

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook