sailor

Example Sentences

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One of Blumberg’s favorite moments in the film is a scene where a group of sailors, transporting Lee and her disciples to the new world, shout at the Shakers to stop singing.

From Los Angeles Times

First, U.S. sailors would use passive measures and contact the tanker by radio on an international channel.

From The Wall Street Journal

Talia Levine, a senior and varsity sailor studying international relations, was sheltering in place in the science library across from the engineering building.

From The Wall Street Journal

The opening sequence, titled “Men and Maggots,” describes the life of sailors aboard the Potemkin.

From The Wall Street Journal

Part of that action is Patten’s realization that the sailor’s standard storm tactics—including reefing, heaving-to and lying a-hull—will not work in such an intense blow.

From The Wall Street Journal