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sea dogs

noun

plural of sea dog

as in sailors

one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel the tale of a grizzled old sea dog who sets out for one last voyage

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Noun

Each is 560 feet (171 meters) long and is operated by a crew of about 155 sailors.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
Many merchant sailors are now wondering if the profession has become too dangerous, because the Iran war is only the latest crisis to ensnare the shipping industry.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 27 July 2026

Definition of sailors

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At one point, up to 20,000 mariners and 2,000 ships were stuck in the Gulf, with only a few vessels squeezing through the strait each day.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 27 July 2026
With dozens killed in recent strikes and thousands of mariners stranded on vulnerable vessels, mediation efforts show little progress.

— Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of mariners

Noun

Troutman said nonurgent calls redirected to the nurse navigators will result in cost savings for Arlington.

— Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
Additionally, employers should provide dedicated benefits navigators to guide employees through complex survivor benefits, Social Security, and life insurance decisions.

— Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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