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transatlantic

[trans-uht-lan-tik, tranz-] / ˌtræns ətˈlæn tɪk, ˌtrænz- /


ADVERB
across the sea
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"I think that the transatlantic slave trade was the greatest crime against humanity, and ancestors also took part as players in that trade," says the king.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

In the coming weeks, I’m going to share exactly how those played out — including the raw numbers spent on transatlantic flights, movers and real-estate broker fees.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

The insect’s first trips west came soon after, as the transatlantic slave trade brought ships packed with enslaved Africans to the New World.

From Slate Aug. 4, 2026

As such, transatlantic counterterrorism cooperation could be in for turbulent times.

From Salon Jul. 23, 2026

Being a transatlantic gay is a dangerous game to play.

From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan




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