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as in ride
a means of getting to a destination in a vehicle driven by another I'm without transportation tonight, so I can't meet you at the movies

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as in vehicle
something used to carry goods or passengers right now my bike is my only transportation

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Recent Examples of transportation These funds are then paid by the agent to the surrogate as needed to cover such costs as food, medical care and transportation. Sharon Bernstein, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025 Tapping into private sector efficiencies has been proven to save taxpayers money in critical areas like transportation. Darrell Crate, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025 The organization provides wraparound services in the first 90 days, including rent, food and transportation – services that are ordinarily funded by the federal government. Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025 The most significant of those technologies is green hydrogen, a fuel created by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using an electric current powered by renewable energy; this green fuel can replace fossil fuels in heavy industry and transportation. Justin Worland, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for transportation
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  • Consider going for a run, walk, or bike ride a few times weekly for a more well-rounded workout plan.14 Prioritize nutrition: A nutritious diet that includes protein, complex carbohydrates, leafy greens, and healthy fats helps your body recover and supports muscle growth.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 3 Mar. 2025
  • The clip ends with a shot of a couple on the ride appearing stunned by the experience.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
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  • The company encountered issues with both of the vehicle's elements — its Super Heavy booster and Ship upper stage — and called the launch off after holding the countdown clock at T-40 seconds.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2025
  • The company's specialized GPU and edge computing platforms, particularly the Jetson modules for robots and DRIVE platform for autonomous vehicles, provide the computational foundation necessary for real-time AI processing in physical systems.
    Janakiram MSV, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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  • Almost 500 trains were canceled and the disruption affected around 600,000 people at the Gare du Nord, the transport minister said.
    Joseph Ataman, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
  • And in 2024, the country led the world in energy transition investment, accounting for two-thirds of the $2.1 trillion spent globally last year on everything from power grids to electric transport, according to BloombergNEF.
    Simmone Shah, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025

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“Transportation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transportation. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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