elevated railroad

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  1. elevated
  2. railroad
  3. railway
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  • Make sure to opt for heeled footwear to keep the ensemble elevated.
    — Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Definition of elevated
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  • With the advent of railroads the town attracted the wealthy from all over Europe.
    — Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The rural community has for years worked to build a loop railroad and transfer facility for cargo and grain.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Definition of railroad
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  • On Monday, the ocean carrier withdrew a bid to buy a 49 percent stake in Rail Logistics Europe, which operates France’s largest railway.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Automobile horns echoed here and there in the distance, and as the government railway train departed the station under the bridge, a string of small lights heralded the far-off clacking of its wheels.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
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“Elevated railroad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevated%20railroad. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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