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[trans-pawrt, -pohrt, trans-pawrt, -pohrt] / trænsˈpɔrt, -ˈpoʊrt, ˈtræns pɔrt, -poʊrt /






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Chimpanzees do not normally transport objects in their mouths, so the researchers suggest Sandy may have been concealing the crystals, behavior that could indicate she regarded them as valuable.

From Science Daily Jul. 15, 2026

"We will continue to work with bus, tram, and other transport colleagues to keep the city moving as best we can."

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Find insight on Delta Air Lines, easyJet, Volkswagen and more in the latest Market Talks covering auto and transport.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

Meanwhile, the transport secretary has spoken with the European commissioner for sustainable transport and tourism about Europe's new EES border system.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

They got on transport planes for a night flight to Puerto Cabezas, on the eastern coast of Nicaragua, the jumping-off point for the Bay of Pigs invasion.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

According to the study, the collision between the African and Eurasian tectonic plates gradually transports these pockets of magma toward the surface.

From Science Daily Jul. 10, 2026

The restored runway can now handle a dozen C-17 military transports and other heavy aircraft to land daily with relief supplies from the U.S. and other countries.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

Kaneva also said that oil shipments through the strait started up earlier than the bank had expected, because the U.S. facilitated dark-of-night tanker transports before a formal agreement was announced.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

The tram system, which transports visitors from the parking lot to the Getty Center’s hilltop campus, is receiving its first update in its 30-year existence.

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 2026

Since our evacuation of the town onto the ships and transports of this fleet, there has been little employment for us; and having nought to engage us, we spend much time sleeping.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

"I only want to send an ambulance when we really know that person needs to be transported somewhere urgently," said the Welsh Ambulance Service's executive director of paramedicine Andy Swinburn.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

Three people were transported to a local hospital with impact injuries from falling into the water, while 13 others were safe on shore, he said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

Some coffins were loaded into the back of ambulances to be transported to the home provinces of the deceased.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

He also claimed the U.S. was charging a 20% fee on all cargo transported via the shipping route in return for safe passage.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

No response, but he thought he heard a giggle and was instantly transported into the past.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

Under the restrictive measures, EU individuals and companies are prohibited from purchasing, importing or transporting gold originating in Sudan.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Soon after, we discover Z speaks Latin and French with ease and that his ideal first date involves transporting his soft target to Paris to sip Kir Royales by the Seine.

From Salon Jul. 7, 2026

"By reusing plastic waste that is already in Hawaii, we can reduce the environmental and economic impacts of transporting waste plastics from the islands, incinerating it or dumping it in Hawaii's overflowing landfills."

From Science Daily Jun. 28, 2026

"First of all, there were difficulties with transporting the wind turbine components," said Yuriy Fedak, a director at Eco-Optima.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

“Perhaps he is transporting a poor woman to Ricketts Circus, like Mr. Carris said,” I suggested.

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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