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Recent Examples of tonnage
All vessels above a certain tonnage are required by international law to have automatic identification systems that allow them to be tracked, and must keep them on at all times.
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 19 Nov. 2024
After containers, ro/ro cargo — wheeled vehicles that are rolled on and off of ships — is responsible for the next most tonnage in Baltimore.
—Annie Jennemann, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2024
By my estimation, Rayne Beau is quickly approaching breakdancer Raygun and pop star Chappell Roan in sheer tonnage of 2024 Internet writing.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 1 Oct. 2024
Old Dominion Freight Line — Shares dropped 4.9% after Old Dominion Freight Line year-over-year daily revenue slumped 5.2% in August as less-than-truckload tonnage fell 6.1%.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2024
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 19 Nov. 2024
After containers, ro/ro cargo — wheeled vehicles that are rolled on and off of ships — is responsible for the next most tonnage in Baltimore.
—Annie Jennemann, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2024
By my estimation, Rayne Beau is quickly approaching breakdancer Raygun and pop star Chappell Roan in sheer tonnage of 2024 Internet writing.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 1 Oct. 2024
Old Dominion Freight Line — Shares dropped 4.9% after Old Dominion Freight Line year-over-year daily revenue slumped 5.2% in August as less-than-truckload tonnage fell 6.1%.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tonnage
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North Carolina edged Minnesota last year in total poundage, producing just over 1.07 billion pounds, compared with just over 1.05 billion pounds for Minnesota.Steve Karnowski, Twin Cities, 26 Nov. 2024
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This decrease is attributed to the decrease in poundage sold.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Costco is a warehouse retail chain known for selling products in bulk.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 19 Dec. 2024
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These bustling markets offer a wide range of products, from essentials sold in bulk to affordable clothing that can be tried on before purchasing.Nikolay Seleznev, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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That represented 68% of the vessels when measured by deadweight, and the lowest number of tankers tracked with IG club insurance, surpassing 67% uninsured recorded in July and August.Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
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Getting rid of deadweight and dealing with unsatisfactory situations will lighten your burden and make room for investing more time in yourself and what brings you joy.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2024
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“Tonnage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tonnage. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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