skipper

Example Sentences

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Newly hired manager Kurt Suzuki is the franchise’s seventh skipper in nine seasons—and the Angels only gave him a one-year deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

As skipper Meg Jones lifted the Six Nations trophy, it was a celebration of Premiership Women's Rugby.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Similar questions may soon be asked of Yardy, with the likes of Somerset's Thomas Rew, his under-19 skipper, already being touted as a senior England star of the future.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The Spaniards' relationship started in 1997 when Arteta joined Barcelona's academy - meeting his idol, Barca skipper and fellow midfielder Guardiola.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

A red jib was set and the skipper was carefully trying to steer it toward the dock.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos