as in continental
going across a continent
the transcontinental railroad a six-hour transcontinental flight
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But couples face stressors throughout the lifespan: A transcontinental move, a change of career, an illness or loss, and a looming empty nest can and will be make-or-break moments for couples who have not been investing in their resilience all along.
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John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
The transcontinental connection would start with wind, solar, and hydropower generated in Azerbaijan and Georgia, and off-shore wind power generated in the Caspian Sea.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Nov. 2024
Early on in the film, there are mentions of Peter’s brother, who has been transferred to Paris, funding the transcontinental airfare, including the adults’ first class tickets.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 26 Dec. 2024
The existing Mint seats are limited to a handful of routes, including transatlantic flights and select transcontinental flights, such as New York to Los Angeles.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
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John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
The transcontinental connection would start with wind, solar, and hydropower generated in Azerbaijan and Georgia, and off-shore wind power generated in the Caspian Sea.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Nov. 2024
Early on in the film, there are mentions of Peter’s brother, who has been transferred to Paris, funding the transcontinental airfare, including the adults’ first class tickets.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 26 Dec. 2024
The existing Mint seats are limited to a handful of routes, including transatlantic flights and select transcontinental flights, such as New York to Los Angeles.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for transcontinental
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“Transcontinental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcontinental. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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