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transportation

[trans-per-tey-shuhn] / ˌtræns pərˈteɪ ʃən /


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You can be sure that transportation companies and economists are.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

The statement was accompanied by a photo of the senator sitting in a medical bed and holding Sunday's Washington Post newspaper, with his wife, former US transportation secretary Elaine Chao, next to him.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

First, it can show up as small irritations — like feeling annoyed with the bureaucracy or the transportation system.

From Salon Jul. 11, 2026

As a freight forwarder, it is well-positioned through its integrated platform spanning sea, air and cross-border transportation, as well as supply-chain solutions, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

My parents bought my sister Asiya and me a car to share so that we could get ourselves to our respective jobs and school without having to rely on public transportation.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

The government approved the measure after pressure from business and transportations groups and non-governmental organizations, which claim extortion has increased.

From Reuters Feb. 21, 2023

The group, which has not rolled out its proposal, is expected to focus on core infrastructure programs, such as transportations systems, at the expense of social spending.

From Washington Times Jun. 8, 2021

During their first meeting, the team called out the possible transportations options it might see: electric bikes, mo-peds and scooters, and then hoverboards, Segways and even unicycles.

From New York Times Aug. 2, 2018

“Right now this thing is so big, that sometimes it blocks the entire Mississippi River, and when that happens, my phone rings off the hook with transportations companies calling,” Cross said.

From Washington Times Aug. 21, 2015

The original St. Patrick's still exists; and, after one or two transportations, has come to a final halt near the Catholic cemetery under the shadow of Lone Mountain.

From In the Footprints of the Padres by Stoddard, Charles Warren




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