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carrier

[kar-ee-er] / ˈkær i ər /
NOUN
one who carries or transmits something
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NOUN
a ship that carries airplanes
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The French wanted a "small, light fighter" that could take off from its Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, whereas the Germans wanted a bigger jet that could offer "air superiority", said Rusi's Christoph Bergs.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

When fuel prices rise significantly, airlines such as the Irish budget carrier typically respond by cutting flights or exiting the market altogether, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

He posited that the company may opt to outright purchase a carrier or a mobile virtual network operator, or MVNO, which is a provider with an arrangement to leverage another company’s capacity.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

FedEx Freight, the largest LTL carrier, spun off on June 1, now trades at 30 times expected earnings, below peers at 40 times.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“Send a carrier pigeon to the train station first?”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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