Example Sentences

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Mr Ward was captaining North Weald Cricket Club, in the Herts and Essex Border League, when he dived and stopped a ball while fielding.

From BBC • May 4, 2023

An 18-year-old pilot hoping to fly his grandmother and cousins to Riverside for breakfast had to kick into emergency mode when the engine on the small plane he was captaining failed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2023

Duthu was captaining the nearby Rockfish — a liftboat similar to the Seacor Power.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2021

Didier Drogba, who was captaining Chelsea in his final game for the club, was substituted approaching the half-hour and was raised aloft by his teammates to the touchline.

From Washington Times • May 24, 2015

Todd steered the boat like he was captaining a great yacht.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers