sailor

Example Sentences

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Her mother died when Sydney was 7, and she was influenced by the oddities of her father, a yachtsman who dressed Sydney in a sailor suit until she was 18.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

"I have seen Iranian drones and cruise missiles flying at low altitude," says Amir, a Pakistani sailor who is on board an oil tanker in the United Arab Emirates which cannot leave the area.

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

A fortnight in sailor pants had made her accustomed to having pockets, and she saw no need to give them up.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood