ship

Example Sentences

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When it comes to housing, few thought officials could right the ship.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Genes are important, of course, but they’re like cogs in an engine — they’re aren’t steering the ship and we are much more than vessels for our DNA.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

A second cargo ship came under fire west of Iran, according to the UKMTO, which monitors threats to shipping.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

No damage to the ship or injuries to crew was reported.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

His emotions were gathered in his chest like a ship in a bottle.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova