sailor

Example Sentences

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"It also feels like some food and water suppliers are trying to take advantage of the situation and make excessive profits," says a Korean sailor who doesn't want to be named.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

That blaze was sparked by the flare of a stranded sailor on Friday and had scorched nearly 17,000 acres by Tuesday afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

A Russian sailor on a 600-foot tanker told the Journal his crew was down to water and rice, with no medicine to treat his severe hypertension.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

He was a tennis player and sailor, investing in marinas and boatyards in his later years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“I am,” replied the man, surprised to be addressed by a mouse in a sailor suit.

From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White