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carriers

NOUN
one who carries or transmits something
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NOUN
a ship that carries airplanes
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France wants its next-generation jets to be able to operate from its naval aircraft carriers and potentially carry French atomic weapons.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Old Dominion is one of the largest carriers focused on the less-than-truckload market, which combines shipments from multiple companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The turnaround comes after four years in which carriers have been squeezed by a combination of too many trucks on the road and not enough loads.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Warnings about jet fuel shortages have also raised alarms, as carriers might have to cancel flights or drop less profitable routes if costs rise further.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

The armored personnel carriers dropped everyone off near an old rubber plantation.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge



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