courier
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The device had been electronically tracked to the warehouse not by officers, but by a victim who had it stolen from them just before Christmas in 2024 and alerted the DHL courier company.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
While many consumers feel the same way you do about these passport sites, they are billed as courier services.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
The company has an important role in the Russian economy, with small and medium businesses relying on the courier services.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
After the ancient Greeks won the historic Battle of Marathon, a courier ran 25 miles to Athens to deliver the good news and, according to legend, dropped dead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
Chamberlain asked a passing courier how far to Gettysburg? and the man pointed back over his shoulder.
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
"Along with a network of others, McKelvie, Sanderson and Tracey operated as couriers," he added.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
Additionally, the company said it now has more than 10 million global drivers and couriers, with active drivers up 21% from a year ago, despite higher gas prices.
From MarketWatch ● May 6, 2026
Uber said drivers can get up to 15% cash back through May 26 with the Uber Pro card, a business debit Mastercard for drivers and couriers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2026
Acting as couriers, they take up parcels of host bacterial DNA and deliver them to neighbouring bacteria.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 17, 2026
“Well, we intercept German radio messages at listening posts. Motorcycle couriers bring stacks of messages here all day and night. But we can’t read them.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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Make a Run for It: Cur, Curs
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 14–18
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"Macbeth": Act 1 Scene 7
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