- plural of sailor.
sailors
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Where exactly Irving got the name “Sleepy Hollow” is uncertain, but some historians point to the Dutch “Slaepers’ Haven,” an inlet that may have provided refuge for sailors plying the Hudson.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
One could imagine the terror of the sailors – possibly coastal people from the Levant region – as their ship crashed against the rocks.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026
A total of 21 sailors are still missing after the attacks.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
This summer, news reports revealed that multiple sailors had attempted to jump overboard amid shortages of fresh food, disruptions to hot water and laundry services and exhaustion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Like the girl in the song, I feel like I am trapped in a tower as I look down at the sailors.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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