sailors

Example Sentences

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India’s foreign ministry initially said that of the 24 Indian crew on the ship, 21 had been rescued while three sailors were missing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Both the remains and the rescued sailors will be returned to India, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

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

Over the next few months wounded sailors managed to escape and make their way back to Shanghai.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

I think of the song Father taught me, of the maiden in the sea, in the tower, calling out to the sailors.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar