Preble

How to use Preble in a sentence

• Commodore Preble was a daring officer, and was ready enough for this, if he only knew how it could be done.

  Stories of Our Naval Heroes | Various

• Preble divided his ships, and ordered them to close in on the enemy's vessels, although the latter outnumbered them three to one.

  Historic Adventures | Rupert S. Holland

• The Pasha, however, demanded one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and Preble was not willing to pay that amount.

  Historic Adventures | Rupert S. Holland

• Again the harbor shook under the guns of the fleet and the forts, and at sunset Preble had to withdraw.

  Historic Adventures | Rupert S. Holland

• Accordingly, a squadron of seven sail was ordered, of which Commodore Preble was put in command.

  Great Events in the History of North and South America | Charles A. Goodrich