sailors

Example Sentences

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Although grateful for the ITF's help and efforts by the consulate, one of the stranded sailors told AFP they had "little hope someone will come and rescue us".

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

This means the four sailors, who haven't been paid for months, cannot leave until a new crew arrives.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

So is there any way out for the trapped sailors?

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Some of these Chinese sailors have been stuck in the Strait of Hormuz for nearly 90 days.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Captain Newport goes off exploring with eight or nine gentlemen and a dozen sailors.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone