ship

Example Sentences

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An Indian-flagged ship carrying livestock from Somalia was reported hit and sunk off Oman on May 13 -- all 14 crew were rescued.

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

Many ship owners have been organising supplies for their crews who are stranded in the strait, using small boats to deliver food and essentials to vessels at anchorage.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The first explosion ignited a second explosion at a nearby Monsanto Chemical Co. plant and caused a fire on another ship, the SS Highflyer, which then exploded 16 hours later.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Then she saw the colors through the spyglass, and she knew that she could never ever call out to this ship.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr