helmsman
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Thucydides was partial to naturalistic explanation and, no stranger to eclipses himself, might well have offered Pericles’ nervous helmsman a cloak.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Along with the helmsman, three coastguards who entered the water to carry out the rescue suffered from water ingestion, mild hypothermia, exhaustion and one had an ankle injury.
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2025
But Burling, the two-time reigning America’s Cup champion helmsman, got caught in traffic in the 10-boat fleet and copped a penalty for not keeping clear of Emirates Great Britain.
From Washington Times • Oct. 15, 2023
Navy tanker during World War I. The helmsman made repeated trips across the Atlantic through submarine-infested waters.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2023
“Now let’s sincerely and wholeheartedly wish long life to our great leader, great teacher, great commander, and great helmsman, Chairman Mao.”
From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang
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