at a/the dock
Frequency: 7.010.1 per million words
Used to indicate presence at the dockside.
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Examples (10)
- A car pulled up at the dock.
- The huge cargo ship is currently at the dock, being unloaded.
- We waited for hours at the dock for the ferry to arrive.
- He works long shifts as a crane operator at a busy commercial dock.
- The fishing boats were all lined up at the dock after a long day at sea.
- Meet me at the dock bright and early.
- Security is always tight at a military dock.
- Children love to watch the sailors working at the dock.
- A large crowd was gathered at the dock to welcome the fleet home.
- The old warehouse at the dock has been converted into luxury apartments.