vessels

Example Sentences

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Even after mines are cleared, private shipowners will be reluctant to send vessels back where they’ve been trapped for months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Overall, six commercial vessels have been disabled and another 122 redirected since the blockade went into force, Centcom said.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

A tiny flow of vessels, including some large oil and gas tankers, are making the dangerous transit with help from the U.S. military, in some cases turning off lights and automatic navigation systems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Tehran allowed vessels that followed its rules and obtained prior authorization to transit in mid-May, which led to an uptick in tankers making the crossing.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The firmness of the floor beneath her feet was stirring and her legs felt as if they had vibrating vessels in them.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie