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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 New industries featured in this year's list include AI and transportation and mobility. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024 That number doesn't include additional potential costs, such as luggage fees, transportation to and from the airport and the price of his tuxedo. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024 For big furniture retailers, there is big waste in returns and the reverse logistics involved — from the costs to the transportation emissions. Diana Olick, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024 The Novi Sad rail station, a significant transportation hub, had recently undergone renovations as part of a partnership between Serbia and China. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for transportation 
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  • Julie Saraceno, a volunteer dog walker at the shelter, shared a video of Kylie enjoying a car ride and seeing the Christmas lights outside.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
  • With a four-story snow tubing attraction, holiday food and decor, entertainment and rides, Mastin feels this new holiday attraction is a great addition for local families and will bring additional visitors to the city during the holidays.
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 15 Dec. 2024
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  • Images uploaded to social media showed at least three vehicles on their hood or side, with their windshields smashed and trees and power lines on the ground.
    CBS News, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Read More Previous Slide Next Slide 3 / 7 Chinese consumer electronics maker Xiaomi is ready to launch an electric SUV next year as a follow-up on the smashing success of its first vehicle, the SU7.
    Quartz, Quartz, 14 Dec. 2024
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  • The new line is expected to accommodate 250,000 travelers daily, according to Greece’s ministry of transport and infrastructure.
    Leslie Katz, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Rope holds found in the wood would have tied the logs together for transport via the Seine River.
    Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 4 Dec. 2024

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“Transportation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transportation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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