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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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Rates plummeted in 2022, forcing hundreds of thousands of smaller carriers out of business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Freight rates are climbing after hundreds of thousands of carriers were driven out of the industry by low earnings, new regulations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“North America is likely to see a predominantly price-driven adjustment, with widening segmentation between resilient network carriers and more constrained low-cost operators,” it added.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

"Midsize carriers with limited cash reserves are the most exposed I think," said Grant.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

A few moments later we all lifted our eyes in awe as a spectacular array of South African jets, helicopters, and troop carriers roared in perfect formation over the Union Buildings.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela



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