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Calmac in a sentence
Using Calmac
- In the example corpus, calmac often appears in combinations such as: for calmac, calmac said, the calmac.
Context around Calmac
- Average sentence length in these examples: 23.1 words
- Position in the sentence: 12 start, 7 middle, 1 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Calmac
- In this selection, "calmac" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 23.1 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, march, consultation, unreliable, community, estimated and declined stand out and add context to how "calmac" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a calmac spokesperson said and ageing unreliable calmac fleet. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "calmac" sits close to words such as aapl, absolved and adaption, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with calmac
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
CalMac declined to discuss the finer details of Mr Drummond's travel arrangements. (13 words)
Just as Scotland has CalMac, Croatia has a significant state-owned ferry operator. (13 words)
At the end of March, CalMac estimated that it would reappear on April 22. (14 words)
He said: “The Pentalina was only summoned back into action this week because the MV Alfred had to be seconded from Pentland Ferries to help plug gaps in the ageing, unreliable CalMac fleet. (33 words)
CalMac said last Friday that it was to have an impact across the network, with Arran, Mull, Islay, Coll, Tiree, Colonsay and Hebrides communities affected due to necessary changes in vessel deployment. (32 words)
It comes as CalMac's parent company David MacBrayne Group (DMG) has so far received nearly £900m in taxpayer subsidies from the Scottish Government to run the ferry services. (29 words)
Example sentences (20)
Signpost them to apply via the CalMac Community Fund page on the website or encourage them to search online for “CalMac Community Fund”.
At the end of March, CalMac estimated that it would reappear on April 22.
CalMac declined to discuss the finer details of Mr Drummond's travel arrangements.
CalMac said extensive ramp modifications were also needed before it could be deployed fully at Troon and Campbeltown.
CalMac said last Friday that it was to have an impact across the network, with Arran, Mull, Islay, Coll, Tiree, Colonsay and Hebrides communities affected due to necessary changes in vessel deployment.
CalMac said on Monday afternoon that following sea trials, she had returned to service, but warned of potential further disruption "due to the requirement for continued monitoring".
CalMac’s Chief Executive has welcomed the announcement by the Transport Minister that MV Alfred is to join the fleet on a 9-month charter.
Customers can book tickets through the CalMac website at 7am and by phoning the contact centre or at port offices from 9am.
Following a public consultation CalMac has announced changes to its policy which decides on how to redistribute services to where they are needed most during significant disruptions.
He said: “The Pentalina was only summoned back into action this week because the MV Alfred had to be seconded from Pentland Ferries to help plug gaps in the ageing, unreliable CalMac fleet.
It comes as CalMac's parent company David MacBrayne Group (DMG) has so far received nearly £900m in taxpayer subsidies from the Scottish Government to run the ferry services.
It was a reminder that any minister who travels to the isles should be getting on a CalMac ferry, or not going at all.
Just as Scotland has CalMac, Croatia has a significant state-owned ferry operator.
One of two CalMac ferries being built at Fergusons shipyard on the Clyde will be named MV Glen Rosa following a public vote.
On X, formerly known as Twitter, ferry operator CalMac announced the cancellation of several of its services, warning of possible disruption to other services.
She must stop passing the buck because South Uist has lost confidence not in CalMac but in the Scottish Government.
Some 18 of of CalMac's 35 working ferries deployed across are now over 25 years old.
They say CalMac has agreed to put a hold on implementing changes to allow for a meeting with representatives of the community on Thursday.
When CalMac’s junkers didn’t show up, they had to pay a fine, so that money could be spent on ferries that did show up.
A CalMac spokesperson said: "Due to the deterioration in weather conditions, sailings will be suspended after the 10.15am from Largs and the 10.30am sailing from Cumbrae.
Common combinations with calmac
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: