transatlantic

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To add to the complexity, I am terrified of flying, so we would likely need to book a transatlantic cruise to and from Europe.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

This ranges from investments in the educational infrastructure of countries historically affected by slavery to discussions about how the history of slavery is taught in countries who played a role in the transatlantic slave trade.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The UN General Assembly on Wednesday designated the transatlantic African slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity," despite opposition by the United States and some European countries.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Member states are set to vote on a resolution - led by Ghana - to recognise the transatlantic slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity".

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

He spends what little money he has from working in the dining hall on transatlantic phone calls to Ruth twice a week.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri