sailor

Example Sentences

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"It's already been two months since we got the provisions on board," a Pakistani sailor, Masood, says.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Filipino sailor George Miranda was racing to help a stricken vessel aboard the tugboat Mussafah 2 when he last spoke to his wife and young daughter.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

“So spicy!” the sailor said, covering his mouth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

The festivities included a city parade, where one Dena sailor, speaking to an independent journalist, Samson Sagar, marveled at the flavor of biryani, an Indian rice dish he had sampled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Charles was wearing a white tennis sweater, and Camilla a sun dress with a sailor collar, and a straw hat.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt