as in sailors
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
the tale of a grizzled old sea dog who sets out for one last voyage
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The group of sailors trains several hours a day, sometimes practicing during off-hours, making sure their moves are perfect.
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Most recently, New Delhi protested against US strikes that killed three Indian sailors.
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Shortly after the vessel was struck, the United Nations' International Maritime Organization paused an effort to evacuate hundreds of ships and thousands of mariners who were stranded in the Persian Gulf.
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Nearby mariners reported smoke rising from where the Fiorella was last seen.
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The journey is meant to revive a sea route not used for 300 years, and one that in the past could’ve been considered nearly impossible –– given the lack of maps and the crude vessels early navigators of the Bashi Channel once used.
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The money will fund 12 community health workers, five nurse navigators and three social workers, Simpson said.
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“Sea dogs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20dogs. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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