Example Sentences

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Evacuations on the Ukrainian-controlled side of the river were ferrying people to cities including Mykolaiv and Odesa to the west.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2023

Three guides who were ferrying climbing gear for their clients were caught at an unspecified site between the Base Camp and Camp I on its lower parts.

From Reuters • Apr. 12, 2023

Tankers were ferrying water to hospitals in the area, the governor said.

From Washington Post • Sep. 30, 2022

Helicopters were ferrying the survivors to a hospital in Pescara on the Adriatic coast.

From Washington Times • Jan. 20, 2017

Skiffs were ferrying loads of fresh water out to the Dauntless under Lucky Strike’s supervision.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi