Preble

[ preb-uhl ]

noun

1. Edward, 1761–1807, U.S. naval officer.

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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