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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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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

By the end of last year, even some midsize carriers had shut down.

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

According to the IATA, average prices now stand at around $142 a barrel, forcing carriers to make hard choices on ticket prices, the number of flights per destination -- and their future development plans.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

All these places were soon populated by Berkeley-trained cyclotroneers, carriers of the DNA of Big Science around the world.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik



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