sailor

Example Sentences

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"Till then, we are boiling the water for drinking," said the young sailor, who asked to be identified only by his last name, Pereira.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

"I have seen Iranian drones and cruise missiles flying at low altitude," says Amir, a Pakistani sailor who is on board an oil tanker in the United Arab Emirates which cannot leave the area.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

“So spicy!” the sailor said, covering his mouth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

The festivities included a city parade, where one Dena sailor, speaking to an independent journalist, Samson Sagar, marveled at the flavor of biryani, an Indian rice dish he had sampled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

“Below with you, now,” a sailor yells to me.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone