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Recent Examples of longboat
There, everyone comes and goes on longboats that have awnings, a row of rudimentary seats, and a small outboard motor.
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Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Luckily, the zombies in 28 Years Later have yet to invent longboats, so the island society has been able to endure, albeit on a semi-permanent war footing.
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Nate Jones,
Vulture,
3 July 2025
Platoon after platoon scuffed down to the shoreline to clamber aboard gunboats, longboats, and six-oared, flat-bottomed bateaux.
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/ Cbs News,
CBS News,
13 June 2025
Day 9-10 - Railay Beach (one night) Where to stay
Get up early to take a longboat from Ao Nang to Railay.
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Adam Turner,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for longboat
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Luckily, the zombies in 28 Years Later have yet to invent longboats, so the island society has been able to endure, albeit on a semi-permanent war footing.
—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
3 July 2025
Platoon after platoon scuffed down to the shoreline to clamber aboard gunboats, longboats, and six-oared, flat-bottomed bateaux.
—
/ Cbs News,
CBS News,
13 June 2025
Day 9-10 - Railay Beach (one night) Where to stay
Get up early to take a longboat from Ao Nang to Railay.
—
Adam Turner,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for longboat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for longboat
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Little wonder, then, that when the Knicks and Victor Wembanyama offered a feel-good lifeboat in the ongoing NBA Finals, so many sports fans hopped aboard.
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While the family was at the lifeboat station, Dai thanked the first responders who came to their aid.
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The organization also noted that the barge carrying the fireworks was around two miles from Jackie and Shadow’s nest and that the show was scheduled to finish in under 30 minutes.
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The barge will also feature Scottish artist and former professional footballer Craig Black, who will christen it upon arrival.
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There's even a label on the cutter button telling you to press down firmly with two fingers.
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One of the hottest hitters on the planet this month, Soto drilled a 1-2 cutter from Nola into the right field stands with ease in the first inning.
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By Bay City News A decommissioned riverboat in Vallejo caught fire late Friday night, according to the Vallejo Fire Department.
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Turku, one of Finland’s oldest cities and a former capital, sits on the southwest coast and blends a thriving art and food scene with museums, riverboat tours and water sports.
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Bella's parents, who live on a houseboat and travel through the Pacific Northwest's San Juan Islands year-round, were concerned for her safety at first, despite their own unconventional living situation.
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Jack Pearson, Compass, (516) 457-7111 Port Washington Docked on Manhasset Bay, this 1986 houseboat is near Bat Walk Park and shops and dining in the town’s center.
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The ship's captain ordered the crew to the yawl boat.
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Captain William Griffin and his crew escaped, hopping on the ship’s yawl boat, in time to see the ship and its iron ore cargo vanish underwater.
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French gendarmes buzzed around in motorboats off the coast of Evian on Saturday, and one officer hoisted up a bulky drone-interception device in a display of the security measures being rolled out for the summit.
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The hotel also acquired a Riva motorboat, one of 18 of its kind in the world, that ferries guests on lake cruises before returning to the Carbone Riviera dock.
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Such low inflation gave the public more confidence in the Fed, which helps keep the economy on an even keel.
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But the higher volumes required technical advances, including a retractable 25-foot-long keel, a hybrid power-management system, and a towering 221-foot main mast and 199-foot mizzen to handle enormous sail areas.
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“Longboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longboat. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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