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Ship-to-ship transfers allow crude to be carried on shorter shuttle runs through Hormuz before being transferred off Oman to tankers headed to global markets, limiting the need for long-haul vessels to enter the Persian Gulf.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

Senegal meanwhile "remains dependent on buying satellite images. Certain services cannot even be carried out because we lack the means to buy them", said Sensat's Faye.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

But should it be carried out so late in the year before winter slows fighting, it’s unclear what effect the move may have in practical terms.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

The wind could change the direction and speed of a fire, he added, while burning embers could be carried ahead of the main flames and set fire to new areas.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

It wasn't good, but I let myself be carried along toward the policeman.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson




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