shipbuilding
Americannoun
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Patients, many of whom are men who previously worked in industries such as shipbuilding, oil refining, and asbestos manufacturing, have a median survival of about 12 months.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026
“Tom Dans is doing a great job leading the Arctic Research Commission, and his shipbuilding expertise has helped him succeed in this role,” said White House spokesperson Anna Kelly.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026
They were once at the heart of Scotland's economic prosperity, first through herring fishing and transatlantic trade, then shipbuilding and engineering, while nearby Gourock was a popular Victorian seaside resort.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
Yet until the mid-20th century, researchers paid relatively little attention to the non-wood materials used in ancient shipbuilding.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
Egypt had a fine fleet and an able navy, but Egypt did not have timber for shipbuilding.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
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