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courier

[kur-ee-er, koor-] / ˈkɜr i ər, ˈkʊər- /


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It also offers courier services over short distances.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

While many consumers feel the same way you do about these passport sites, they are billed as courier services.

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

The company has an important role in the Russian economy, with small and medium businesses relying on the courier services.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

Her daughter arranged for a soldier to help bring her belongings to a courier.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

“Yes, he’s a courier for Gauleiter Koch. He was wounded and says Koch appointed you as his personal nurse.”

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys

It would also require Amazon to directly hire couriers who are currently employed by smaller firms that deliver its packages.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

And 2026 has seen 600 couriers arrested at UK airports in the first six months, according the the NCA.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

Additionally, the company said it now has more than 10 million global drivers and couriers, with active drivers up 21% from a year ago, despite higher gas prices.

From MarketWatch May 6, 2026

Uber said drivers can get up to 15% cash back through May 26 with the Uber Pro card, a business debit Mastercard for drivers and couriers.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 18, 2026

Horse-mounted couriers and telegraph wires were alive all day with instructions to troops to enlist the help of fishermen and others on the river to capture the fugitives.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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