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Recent Examples of transportation
Though one of the world's most expensive cities, Seoul leads the nation in policies to support infertile couples, offers transportation stipends for pregnant women, and provides housing subsidies to new parents.
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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
On July 2, in finding Combs guilty only of transportation to engage in prostitution, the jury also effectively shut down the Justice Department's ability to go after most of Combs’ assets, Trusty said.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 4 July 2025
But an amendment by State Sen. Aaron Freeman, R-Indianapolis, requires the city to match the state with new funding outside of its transportation and public safety budgets, a city spokesperson confirmed, which are two of the city's largest annual expenses.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
Iran has threatened to mine the strait in recent days to effectively block the transportation of oil.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 25 June 2025
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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
On July 2, in finding Combs guilty only of transportation to engage in prostitution, the jury also effectively shut down the Justice Department's ability to go after most of Combs’ assets, Trusty said.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 4 July 2025
But an amendment by State Sen. Aaron Freeman, R-Indianapolis, requires the city to match the state with new funding outside of its transportation and public safety budgets, a city spokesperson confirmed, which are two of the city's largest annual expenses.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
Iran has threatened to mine the strait in recent days to effectively block the transportation of oil.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transportation
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This hat will draw the moisture away from your face and keep sweat from dripping in your eyes—perfect for those rides in the Italian sunshine.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Those in attendance on opening day were charged a whopping $1 entry fee, plus an additional 10 to 30 cents per ride.—
Emily Steinberger,
Fortune,
12 July 2025
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Speaking to the Sunday Times, Mandelson pointed out that British autos are currently enjoying a 17.5% competitive advantage over vehicles made in the EU.—
Robert Olsen,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The gunman was able to escape by carjacking a vehicle, police said during the press conference.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 July 2025
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These offer different levels of service, with the entry-level offering general lounge access and shared transport from the terminal to your commercial flight for a mere $1,095.—
Michele Robson,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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The park is accessible through flights from San José to Puerto Jiménez or Drake Bay (around 45-minute flights), followed by land or river transport, depending on the park sector.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
2 July 2025
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“Transportation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transportation. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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