trade route
noun
1
: one of the sea-lanes ordinarily used by merchant ships
2
: a route followed by traders (as in caravans)
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Just as the decentralized growth of trade routes and internet connections transformed the past, permissionless crypto networks will lead us into a new era of digital experimentation and economic growth.
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Christian Catalini, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Some of the artifacts appear to have originated in England and Ireland, which is indicative of the Vikings’ long-distance trade routes.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Jan. 2025
The protests disrupted major trade routes and sparked political divisions, with Trudeau standing firm on the mandates.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
In the volatile Caucasus region, Russia and Iran, often seen as united in their aims, are vying to secure trade routes and influence.
—Marc Tracy, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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Christian Catalini, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Some of the artifacts appear to have originated in England and Ireland, which is indicative of the Vikings’ long-distance trade routes.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Jan. 2025
The protests disrupted major trade routes and sparked political divisions, with Trudeau standing firm on the mandates.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
In the volatile Caucasus region, Russia and Iran, often seen as united in their aims, are vying to secure trade routes and influence.
—Marc Tracy, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Trade route.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trade%20route. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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