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carrier

[kar-ee-er] / ˈkær i ər /
NOUN
one who carries or transmits something
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NOUN
a ship that carries airplanes
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The French wanted a "small, light fighter" that could take off from its Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, whereas the Germans wanted a bigger jet that could offer "air superiority", said Rusi's Christoph Bergs.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

He posited that the company may opt to outright purchase a carrier or a mobile virtual network operator, or MVNO, which is a provider with an arrangement to leverage another company’s capacity.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

FedEx Freight, the largest LTL carrier, spun off on June 1, now trades at 30 times expected earnings, below peers at 40 times.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The couple have a son whom Gomez wore in a baby carrier during the lengthy House speaker election in 2023.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The four bags of cans filled the carrier like a boxy baby.

From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies




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