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coxswains

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plural of coxswain

as in crewmen

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Nearly two dozen sailors from many countries were either killed or are missing.

— the Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026
Researchers said the presence of this amphora may mean that sailors took goats with them on their voyages, using their milk to make dairy products.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of sailors

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Made famous by Jewish-style delis in Richmond, Virginia, to satisfy the appetites of local Navy seamen, the Sailor sandwich is a meat-centric indulgence.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 15 July 2026
These outposts were intended to be manned by British seamen armed with antiaircraft weaponry.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026

Definition of seamen

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The Mexican navy urged mariners and coastal residents to exercise extreme caution, citing high waves, heavy rain and the risk of rising rivers, flooding and landslides.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
The amphorae date from 4,400-4,700 years ago and provide new information on maritime history, the daily lives of mariners and trade connections at the time.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of mariners

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That initiative pairs law enforcement with community navigators and credible messengers to engage at-risk young people and their families.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Celestial navigators who do this will need to account for the growing difference between UTC and UT1 when determining their precise position on Earth.

— Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of navigators

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The attacks have left three seafarers injured and two missing this week, according to the International Maritime Organization.

— Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Two seafarers have been reported missing and a container ship reportedly sank as a result of recent attacks, according to the maritime sources.

— Mark Osborne, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

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