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load

[lohd] / loʊd /






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“As consumer confidence increases, we are seeing the load factor gap close for peak summer and an extension of the booking curve as customers continue,” Chief Executive Kenton Jarvis said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

That makes it more expensive for the U.S. to manage its large debt load and deficit.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

It takes up one-third of a 53-foot tractor trailer—one of 17 trailers “Phantom” travels with, and the team anticipates about 38 hours to load into a venue.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

A greater national investment in mental health care might even lighten his own load, he conceded.

From Barron's Jul. 19, 2026

Wasting no time, Paishon turned around and headed back down the trail toward the camp to pick up another load.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple

With the deadline approaching, Lineage as of Friday had removed 1,395 truck loads — an estimated 6,399 tons — of waste from the warehouse, according to an online tracker from the company.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

Shippers would have to operate supertankers on partial loads.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

We've all been there: putting off certain tasks then being left with essays up to the wire, loads of messages unread and that bedroom sort-out that just never happens.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

The dish, she added, then gets rounded out with fat from avocado and loads of garlic and spices to pack a spicy-sweet punch and comes with artichoke-olive salad for contrast.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

Officers shout orders, and sailors march up the gangways carrying loads on their shoulders.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone

Two boys were loaded onto a lifeboat with one, aged 7, airlifted to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

When fully loaded, the VLCCs, or very large crude carriers that can carry 2 million barrels of oil, sit too deep in the water to pass through the Suez Canal.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Two oil tankers loaded with Saudi crude oil turned around Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

Oil and gas tankers, bulk carriers and container ships loaded with raw materials and goods pass through these narrow natural corridors.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

A team of porters loaded the Babushkinovs’ trunks and luggage onto the troika.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

I’d also argue that loading up your ramen with as many vegetables as possible, namely leafy greens, is a great way to enjoy your favorite fresh produce, stress-free.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

Welborn recalls a client who felt financially independent after loading up on a highflying stock.

From MarketWatch Jul. 12, 2026

Large trucks were seen at the venue on Monday, with loading signs that read "Garden Party" and "GP".

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

I have no regrets about loading up on new toys to keep our son occupied in the car and dozens of extra diapers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

Charlie yells, and the lady loading her clothes into a dryer near us looks over with a frown.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist




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