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courier

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


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Flights from New York City to Colorado Springs are about $250, and sending your dog with a courier would cost well over $1,000.

From MarketWatch Jun. 29, 2026

Following that, a courier turned up at Samantha's home within 10 minutes of agreeing to help.

From BBC Apr. 18, 2026

It couldn’t be determined why the courier was stopped at the airport.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 16, 2026

Speaking to the London Assembly, the City of London Police said some 40% of fraud victims nationally are in the capital, with the Met Police suggesting this includes 60% of all courier fraud cases..

From BBC Mar. 14, 2026

"Ser Kevan speaks truly, my lords," the courier said.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

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

Acting as couriers, they take up parcels of host bacterial DNA and deliver them to neighbouring bacteria.

From Science Daily Apr. 17, 2026

He sent couriers to Early and Rodes to advise them of his new headquarters and to ask for progress.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara




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