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transportation

noun

ˌtran(t)s-pər-ˈtā-shən

Definition of transportation

as in ride

a means of getting to a destination in a vehicle driven by another I'm without transportation tonight, so I can't meet you at the movies

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as in vehicle

something used to carry goods or passengers right now my bike is my only transportation

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Recent Examples of transportation The trucking and transportation company absorbed more than $50 million in sequential cost headwinds, led by driver and medical costs. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 For customers who depend on grocery delivery because of mobility challenges or limited transportation, these disruptions can create a serious inconvenience. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The father and son also allegedly arranged transportation for dogs involved in sales and breeding. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 Art Basel agreed to contribute $100,000 toward the city’s transportation costs, while the city offered to cover $300,000 for first responder services related to the art fair, Carpenter said. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transportation

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Last year, for example, the department sued Uber for denying rides to passengers with service dogs or wheelchairs.

— Ryan Lucas, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026
Airlines, hotels, and ride-hailing services have used it for years.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2026

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Shortly after, Wilcox slammed on the brakes, jumped out of his vehicle, took out a loaded semi-automatic handgun and fired three gunshots at the officer, according to the District Attorney’s Office.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Those of you who've never had to work inside a tank or similar armored combat vehicle can count yourselves lucky.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026

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Prior research has used bee stinger structure as inspiration for the design of microneedles, tissue transport devices, and drilling devices.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026
The latest conflict between the Saudis and the Houthis began last month after the rebels seized key areas along the Bab al Mandab strait, a critical waterway for the transport of gulf oil and other goods at the southern end of the Red Sea off Yemen.

— Fatma Khaled, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

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