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as in transport

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verb

as in to cross

to make one's way through, across, or over once you transit that stretch of dense woods, the hiking should be much easier

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Noun

Republicans sense an opportunity Republicans wasted no time in appealing to voters after the Legislature and Democratic governor signed off on the tax increase, which also included a higher payroll tax for transit projects and a boost in vehicle registration and title fees. —

Claire Rush, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026 In the meantime, the standoff over the strait, which is a key transit point for the world’s oil and natural gas exports, has sent fuel prices skyrocketing and rattled world markets. —

Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 11 May 2026

Verb

China has also issued warnings against foreign military vessels transiting the Taiwan Strait. —

Vivek Krishnamurthy, The Conversation, 5 May 2026 Following sea trials in the Virginia Capes, USS Nimitz transited around South America to her homeport at NAS North Island. —

Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transit

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Noun

Based on its website, the company provides services in ramp handling and commercial cleaning, as well as assistance with passengers, transport and security.

— Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 7 May 2026
The company has also had to suspend some of its transport services and find alternate routes either to safe harbors or over land.

— Mae Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026