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shipping

[ship-ing] / ˈʃɪp ɪŋ /
NOUN
ships
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NOUN
transportation
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Wales hit back shortly after, keeping it among the hard-carrying forwards before shipping the ball out for workhorse Keight to power over.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The war changed that trajectory, and spot container shipping started to climb.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

The taking of prizes fell off globally in the 20th century, largely due to the changing nature of shipping and naval warfare, including the decline in the use of blockades.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

President Xi Jinping also made it clear that Beijing opposes any efforts by Iran to charge a toll for passage through the strait, but also opposes the militarization of the key shipping route.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

“That’s because my abuela hasn’t finished making it yet. She’s shipping it up from Puerto Rico. It’s white and simple.”

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles




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