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tonnage

[tuhn-ij] / ˈtʌn ɪdʒ /








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More than a quarter of that tonnage is heavy rare earth oxides, which are used in defense, clean energy, and technology applications.

From Barron's Apr. 17, 2026

The total number of such larger sites is likely to be higher, as the Environment Agency has previously told the BBC it does not hold data on tonnage for every illegal tip.

From BBC Jan. 30, 2026

“When things get expensive, it’s not a surprise for us to see tonnage down, particularly in India and China,” according to the strategist.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 29, 2026

A shadow fleet of vessels that transports this sanctioned oil has ballooned to a fifth of global deadweight tonnage, data from maritime journal Lloyd’s List shows.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 12, 2026

Splashing cold water on his face, the tonnage of missed sleep stacked on his brain lightened only slightly.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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