ship

Example Sentences

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"Being on a ship is a convenient way out for many, as it is a relatively well-paying job for the qualification it demands."

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

“Before you can command a ship, a platoon, a flight of fighters,” he told graduates, “you must be able to command yourself.”

From Salon • May 24, 2026

"There were network issues on the ship, so we couldn't call home very often," Sunil said.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

One of the deadliest industrial accidents in U.S. history involved the ignition of highly flammable fertilizer aboard a cargo ship, the SS Grandcamp, in Texas in 1947, according to the Bullock Texas State History Museum.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The tiny ship inside didn’t impress me much.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney