Example Sentences

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Open Arms - a salvage vessel belonging to a Spanish charity of the same name - is towing a barge filled with rice, flour, legumes, canned vegetables and canned proteins.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2024

But longer road trips, which are typically needed when one is towing a trailer or boat for recreation, can be problematic.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2023

While D.C. residents with outstanding tickets are not able to renew a driver’s license or vehicle registration, the city’s only recourse to hold out-of-city violators accountable is towing and booting within city limits.

From Washington Post • Dec. 28, 2021

She said the Gordon Reid is towing the container ship slowly and while the danger has lessened, it is not over.

From Washington Times • Oct. 18, 2014

Finnick has reached Peeta now and is towing him back, one arm across his chest while the other propels them through the water with easy strokes.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins