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a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
in medieval Europe, furs and forest products from the north were sold in truck for luxury products from the south
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Recent Examples of trucks
Along with the tanks, the Germans shipped armored trucks, artillery, air-defense equipment and substantial quantities of ammunition—adding to the nearly 7 billion Euros in aid Germany has sent to Ukraine since Russia widened its war on the country 34 months ago.
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David Axe, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The motorcade featured a mix of the typical black Chevy sports utility vehicles and Ford trucks, plus the lone electric vehicle.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
Israeli authorities said on Sunday that more than 1,000 trucks entered Gaza the previous week.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
This debate is over trucks, but another fight is coming.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
All children must stay in vehicles during the drop-off, and no large trailers or trucks larger than pickups are allowed.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
While the percentage of electric trucks sold in the state has risen sharply, total truck sales have fallen since these rules went into effect, starting with trucks manufactured for model year 2024.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
If there is snow on the day of trash pickup, the city asks that residents place their carts and recycling bins on the curb in front of large snow piles and, if possible, clear a 4-foot space on each side to allow space for collection trucks.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2024
Such reports could be reasonably expected in areas plagued by lawlessness, Della Longa said, adding that even hundreds of trucks could not reach the levels of humanitarian aid needed in Gaza.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
David Axe, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The motorcade featured a mix of the typical black Chevy sports utility vehicles and Ford trucks, plus the lone electric vehicle.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
Israeli authorities said on Sunday that more than 1,000 trucks entered Gaza the previous week.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
This debate is over trucks, but another fight is coming.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
All children must stay in vehicles during the drop-off, and no large trailers or trucks larger than pickups are allowed.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
While the percentage of electric trucks sold in the state has risen sharply, total truck sales have fallen since these rules went into effect, starting with trucks manufactured for model year 2024.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
If there is snow on the day of trash pickup, the city asks that residents place their carts and recycling bins on the curb in front of large snow piles and, if possible, clear a 4-foot space on each side to allow space for collection trucks.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2024
Such reports could be reasonably expected in areas plagued by lawlessness, Della Longa said, adding that even hundreds of trucks could not reach the levels of humanitarian aid needed in Gaza.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Trucks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trucks. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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