pirogue

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Recent Examples of pirogue For the migrants on the pirogue off Dakar, the terror unfolded in the early morning darkness not more than 50 yards from shore. Dionne Searcey, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Aug. 2023 For the migrants on the pirogue off Dakar, the terror unfolded in the early-morning darkness not more than 50 yards from shore. Mady Camara, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2023 Spanish migration advocacy group Walking Borders said the migrants' pirogue, a large fishing boat, left the seaside town of Fass Boye on July 10. Harold Maass, The Week, 18 Aug. 2023 The vessel was a large fishing boat, called a pirogue, the AP reported, citing the Spanish migration advocacy group Walking Borders. Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 17 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for pirogue 
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Noun
  • There’s Loto, who designed and maintains the canoe; Kele, the grouchy elder chef who prepares vegetables; and Moni, a young storyteller and Maui fanboy.
    Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Mattel Disney Moana’s Canoe Crew Playset Prefer to have the full set of dolls without the canoe?
    Tim Chan, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • On Friday, French skiff sailing partners Sarah Steyaert and Charline Picon were proposed to by their respective boyfriends after winning bronze in the women’s skiff 49erFX.
    Jenna West, The Athletic, 7 Aug. 2024
  • Whether focused on a sumptuous superyacht that sleeps 12, a simple flats fishing skiff, or a pleasant day focused on boat wishes and people watching, FLIBS is an enjoyable experience where boating dreams are born, nurtured, and fulfilled for a large number of the 100,000+ attendees.
    Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • Those who made it safely to New Orleans sold their wares, then sold the warped wood from their flatboats as scrap.
    Boyce Upholt, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024
  • As many as a quarter of all flatboats wrecked en route to New Orleans.
    Boyce Upholt, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024
Noun
  • It cannot be emphasized enough just how important the bond between Swept Away’s core four performers is, especially when they’re all confined onto a rowboat for the entirety of the show's second half.
    EW.com, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
  • This week’s picks include a Korean cyberpunk novel, a story collection set in Rome and the true story of a rowboat race across the Atlantic.
    Shreya Chattopadhyay, New York Times, 5 July 2024
Noun
  • If temperatures are higher, pack a picnic and linger in Meadow Park, which has a nice stretch of beach, or rent a kayak or paddleboard from a marina kiosk to get out on the water.
    Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
  • These clever kayaks fold up like origami, packing down to the size of a small suitcase.
    Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • When Jonathan swam out to the dinghy, Nicky screamed no.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Here are the remaining medal events: Sailing — Women’s dinghy is at 6:13 a.m.
    NBC News, NBC News, 8 Aug. 2024
Noun
  • Families who like watersports can head to the on-site Lake Austin for kayaks, paddle boats, fishing, and pontoon tours.
    Jamie Davis Smith, USA TODAY, 4 July 2024
  • The automobile’s pontoon fenders and single rumble seat are esoteric enhancements, while the lack of door handles only further refines the extremely clean lines.
    Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Fraser is among a raft of stars attending the fourth edition of the Red Sea Film Festival this year, alongside Michael Douglas, Michelle Yeoh, Catherine Zeta Jones, Eva Longoria, Andrew Garfield, Ranbir Kapoor, Cynthia Erivo, Sarah Jessica Parker and Jeremy Renner.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Apple’s next iPhone update promises a raft of game-changing upgrades, including a much fuller array of Apple Intelligence features and the option to change default messaging, phone and other apps.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024

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