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Recent Examples of transportation
Rod Diridon, the former Santa Clara County Supervisor who was known as the father of Silicon Valley’s transportation system, died Friday at age 87.
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Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
The federal government typically spends about $60 billion on transportation projects, and infrastructure advocates say the amount is barely enough to maintain the nation’s roads and transit systems.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Fee increases were approved by the board Thursday for instructional materials, which fund textbooks and workbooks; peer program fees in early childhood education, which fund SPED instructors for students; transportation service fees; and meal prices.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Gang violence has disrupted transportation, shuttered airports and limited artisans’ ability to work.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
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Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
The federal government typically spends about $60 billion on transportation projects, and infrastructure advocates say the amount is barely enough to maintain the nation’s roads and transit systems.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Fee increases were approved by the board Thursday for instructional materials, which fund textbooks and workbooks; peer program fees in early childhood education, which fund SPED instructors for students; transportation service fees; and meal prices.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Gang violence has disrupted transportation, shuttered airports and limited artisans’ ability to work.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transportation
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Tune into yourself while tuning out the outside world courtesy of an E-bike ride under the Tuscan sun, a stroll through the olive groves, a dip in the infinity pool, a meditative massage, or a private cooking class using ingredients sourced from the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Detectives said two girls accepted the ride and told the suspect their destination.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The busy intersection was blocked off by law enforcement vehicles and crime scene tape as the investigation was underway.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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Under its current framework, the Fund has supported initiatives related to transport development, agricultural improvement, and regional economic activity.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Consumers may see higher prices sooner rather than later, because of higher transport costs with pricier diesel.—
Kayla Steinberg,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Transportation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transportation. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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