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delivery

[dih-liv-uh-ree] / dɪˈlɪv ə ri /






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Some wondered if their delivery had actually been diverted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

That’s a situation where near-term prices are higher than prices for future delivery, signaling that oil traders expect the recent peak in oil prices to fade over time.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

In Baltimore, Steve Wilson worked a string of warehouse jobs and as an Amazon delivery driver before pursuing a job in the trades, which he figured would pay well and help support his four kids.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Amazon is providing same-day delivery to nearly 3,000 cities, with plans to expand to 4,500 by the end of the year.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

“Pretended to be a pizza delivery when I wouldn’t open up. Never did get my pizza. But she was gone quickly. Said she needed to get back to her brother. That’d be you.”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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