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transatlantic

[trans-uht-lan-tik, tranz-] / ˌtræns ətˈlæn tɪk, ˌtrænz- /


ADVERB
across the sea
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As such, transatlantic counterterrorism cooperation could be in for turbulent times.

From Salon Jul. 23, 2026

The secretary-general of the transatlantic alliance, Mark Rutte, told reporters on Monday that Trump had aired his resentments in a recent phone call.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

Thousands of people were trafficked from Africa to Dutch colonies in the Caribbean and South America - amounting to about 5% of the entire transatlantic slave trade - before the practice was banned in 1863.

From BBC Jun. 21, 2026

The UN General Assembly vote took place in March, with 123 votes in favour, and three votes - the United States, Israel and Argentina - against declaring the transatlantic slave trade a crime against humanity.

From BBC Jun. 20, 2026

“All right. I’d like to wave my hankie as we set sail. A transatlantic voyage to escape German invasion. It’s all so exciting!”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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