into port
Frequency: 7.816.3 per million words
Used to describe a ship arriving at a port.
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Examples (10)
- She tried to steer the boat into port.
- The ship sailed slowly into port just before sunset.
- A huge cargo vessel was towed into port after the engine failed.
- We watched the fishing boats returning into port with their catch.
- The captain guided the cruise liner safely into port.
- The yacht finally made its way into port after the storm.
- Several tankers are waiting to come into port for unloading.
- As the ferry pulled into port, passengers began to gather their bags.
- The damaged submarine was escorted into port by the navy.
- Heavy fog made it difficult for ships to navigate into port.