dock

Example Sentences

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"Think of two ferries of different sizes approaching a dock," says Morrell.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

Like hundreds of other fishers in Thailand, his boat is stuck at the dock because of surging diesel prices, as the war in the Middle East disrupts global supply.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Clark, who wore a green jumper, black trousers and a beige coat in the dock, put her hand to her face.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

The spectacular property spreads across nearly 10,000 square feet of living space, and offers seven bedrooms, 8.5 bathrooms, a sparkling waterfront pool, and a private dock.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

The newspapers say the man who owns the dock here wanted too much money and Mr. Gorringe refused to pay it.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman