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

"He was a sailor and he loved coming on to the ferry as well with his kids and his grandkids," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

"Till then, we are boiling the water for drinking," said the young sailor, who asked to be identified only by his last name, Pereira.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

“Make a sailor of him yet, if he ever grows to any size, won’t we?”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham