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freighter

[frey-ter] / ˈfreɪ tər /


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Just one lone freighter was seen moving towards the port.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

Qatar's defence ministry also said a freighter arriving in its waters from Abu Dhabi was hit by a drone.

From Barron's May 11, 2026

The freighter was quickly unloaded and flew back to China carrying only empty pallets.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 18, 2025

In the meantime factories building the 737 Max, the 777 and the 767 freighter have all been affected by the walk outs.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2024

In Manzanillo, they might find a freighter headed to California, and they could probably hitch a ride.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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