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vessel

[ves-uhl] / ˈvɛs əl /




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CEO Torstein Hagan put it like this, just before the expedition vessel set off Tuesday from New York City for a cruise to the Great Lakes—with a pass through Canada.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Navy might have in determining where a vessel is heading before it arrives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Sri Lanka had allowed the Iranian vessel to dock at a north-eastern port on 5 March after hours of discussion, with its president saying they would "never hesitate to protect humanity".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

"In San Francisco Bay, the biggest threat to these whales is vessel traffic," said Lane.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

Hydrogen gas was building up in reactor 1, and the increasing volume of the gas, combined with the steam created by decay, was making the pressure in the containment vessel climb.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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