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carrier

[kar-ee-er] / ˈkær i ər /
NOUN
one who carries or transmits something
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STRONG


NOUN
a ship that carries airplanes
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Including two very large crude carrier cargoes currently loading in the Gulf of Oman, total observed flows are at least 100 million barrels, “aligning with Trump’s statement,” Smith said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

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

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

She knelt on the concrete floor and unlocked the door to Fig’s carrier.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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