- plural of vessel.
vessels
Example Sentences
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Coast Guard, meanwhile, has struggled with outdated ships, slower-than-expected production of new vessels, and a manpower shortage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
A renewed US blockade on Iranian ports was imposed on Tuesday evening, which stops vessels from transiting to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
The Iranians cite this aspect of the MOU to justify their attacks on certain commercial vessels.
From Slate ● Jul. 15, 2026
Nitrite helps relax and widen blood vessels, improving blood flow and contributing to lower blood pressure.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
The majority of the French ships made it to Fort Caroline, but on the way, disaster struck when Ribault’s flagship, La Trinité, and three other vessels were caught in a vicious storm and sank.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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