something used to carry goods or passengers
the covered wagon was the major conveyance that transported settlers and their belongings across the frontier
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Recent Examples of conveyanceLackey was charged with unarmed burglary of an unoccupied conveyance, criminal mischief and interruption of critical infrastructure, according to the booking report.—
Ayesha Ali,
ABC News,
6 Aug. 2026 Shane Cautillo, 29, was charged with possession of a hoax incendiary device, possession of a hoax device or substance, unlawful possession of fireworks, and disorderly conduct on a public conveyance, a statement from the DA’s office said.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
9 July 2026 Reid is facing 10 charges, including burglary of an unoccupied conveyance, burglary of an occupied dwelling and criminal mischief of more than $200 but less than $1,000, jail records show.—
Sofia Saric
may 7,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026 More room for all on board is needed due to the mobility conveyances of our oldest and youngest.—
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for conveyance
Police said the two of them then left in separate vehicles, with the woman following Jacobs to try to get her phone back.
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Steve Megargee,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2026
After flooding the courtyard, crushing vehicles and destroying part of one of the surrounding buildings, the liquid flowed into the buildings’ lower floors, where workers were holding morning meetings.
By continuously analyzing demand signals, inventory positions, supplier delays and transportation constraints, AI can identify potential problems earlier and help teams adjust replenishment and fulfillment plans before customers feel the impact.
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Jill Standish,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2026
Higher transportation costs hindered the WFP’s own humanitarian efforts, too.