Example Sentences

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Jewish schools have reportedly canceled classes, and communities have chartered planes to attend the event.

From Washington Times • Nov. 13, 2023

A number of countries, including France and Germany, have chartered flights to evacuate their citizens.

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2023

The largest American importers, including Amazon and Walmart, have chartered their own vessels to navigate the turmoil.

From New York Times • May 4, 2022

The money for the trust is coming from the Boy Scouts, local councils, insurers and organizations that have chartered Scouting units and activities, including churches.

From Reuters • Feb. 10, 2022

“The ice has gone from these lands. I have been thinking about this, Serafina Pekkala. I have chartered a ship.”

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman