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Recent Examples of shipment
To try to reverse the manufacturing trend, Trump has ratcheted up or threatened tariffs on countries and specific goods — 20 percent on shipments from China, 200 percent on Champagne.
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 27 Mar. 2025
To mitigate costs, the company is exploring direct shipments from Indonesia to Canada.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
For his part, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin earlier this month said that any ceasefire deal must not allow Ukraine to re-arm, demanding that weapons shipments be halted to Kyiv during any pause in the fighting.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025
The Red Sea, a route for nearly 30 percent of global container traffic and vital oil shipments from the Gulf to Europe and the United States, is facing a growing risk of disruption due to attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 27 Mar. 2025
To mitigate costs, the company is exploring direct shipments from Indonesia to Canada.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
For his part, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin earlier this month said that any ceasefire deal must not allow Ukraine to re-arm, demanding that weapons shipments be halted to Kyiv during any pause in the fighting.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025
The Red Sea, a route for nearly 30 percent of global container traffic and vital oil shipments from the Gulf to Europe and the United States, is facing a growing risk of disruption due to attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shipment
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And interstate commerce is affected — the extreme flooding across a corridor that includes the major cargo hubs in Louisville, Ky., and Memphis could lead to shipping and supply chain delays, said Jonathan Porter, chief meteorologist at AccuWeather.—
Bruce Schreiner and Obed Lamy,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The first-stage booster made its 16th flight having previously flown on two crewed and two cargo missions to the International Space Station among others.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Apr. 2025
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According to police, the two grabbed a garbage bag, forced open the door and stuffed seven packages from the building’s mail room into the bag; Robbins was the lookout during the burglary and had the bag when cops arrested him that same day.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
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This is a comprehensive package for addressing all your cord-cutter needs.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
6 Apr. 2025
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Right now, many companies are telling their manufacturing facilities to delay shipment and not have freight loaded onto a vessel.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Starting out wasn’t easy - freight was inconsistent, and traditional banks refused to take a chance on their small operation.—
Oweesta,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The trick floor conceals a 5-foot-long (1.5-m) slide-out tray for easier tailgate loading and unpacking.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Mar. 2025
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Amazon and other customers use it in warehouses for repetitive tasks such as loading and unloading totes.—
Loren Elliott,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
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Forming small study groups focused on specific test sections creates accountability while distributing the cognitive load of mastering difficult material.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The large internal heat diffuser spreads warm air evenly, drying your clothes fast, even bulkier loads.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Concluding on a thoughtful yet tactile note, guests are gifted a small pouch filled with a sample of cashmere bale.—
Denni Hu,
WWD,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Dutch government has gifted a bale of tulip bulbs to the country annually since 1945, and the riot of color each spring grows rowdier every year.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
6 Mar. 2025
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It’s all wrapped in a little packet with banana leaf.—
Eric Wilson,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Check the seed packet instructions for correct spacing.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Mar. 2025
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One example can be as simple as shipments that are missing bills of lading or origin documents.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
1 June 2021
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According to bills of lading and other records provided to the San Antonio Express-News by officials at 23 food banks, CRE8AD8 delivered about 147,000 boxes total to food banks.—
Tom Orsborn,
ExpressNews.com,
1 July 2020
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“Shipment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shipment. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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