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At the behest of the U.S. government, Noriega traveled to Cuba to help secure the release of two American freighters.
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The country’s crown economic jewel, the canal, is subject to a Panamax freighter’s worth of corruption investigations and questions about the viability of a huge expansion.
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The resulting aerodynamic improvements should mean human passengers on the airplane will enjoy not only a view out the windows, but also a slightly higher cruise speed than the packages on board the freighter.
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FREIGHTER Defined for English Language Learners
freighter
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: a large ship that is used to carry goods
FREIGHTER Defined for Kids
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: a ship or airplane used to carry freight
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