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shipping

[ship-ing] / ˈʃɪp ɪŋ /
NOUN
ships
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NOUN
transportation
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In recent days, Beijing has warned that access to its shipping lanes “must be guaranteed.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Iran pivoted to an asymmetrical approach focused on controlling commercial shipping, Carl said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Lying on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Djibouti serves as a gateway to the Suez Canal, one of the world's busiest shipping routes.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Recently when she wanted to order a $60 piece of equipment, the shipping cost was $200, she said.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Riker and Weed were shipping those orphans out of New York tonight.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older