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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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Saudi Arabia launched its second national carrier Riyadh Air after more than a year of delays on Wednesday, defying the economic turmoil triggered by the Middle East war and strong competition from established Gulf airlines.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

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

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

With $8.7 billion in annual revenue, Memphis-based FedEx Freight is North America’s largest LTL carrier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

When the war started, the army brought Mr. Skevington in to train the birds as carrier pigeons.

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




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