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Recent Examples of ironclad
Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
And then, of course, there’s Rimowa, the hyper-popular German maker known for its rolling aluminum trunks—and ironclad lifetime guarantee.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 Mar. 2026
First launched in January 1862 from Greenpoint, New York, the Monitor was the U.S. Navy's prototype ironclad warship, designed to counter a Confederate ironclad ship called the CSS Virginia, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 9 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The move is among the most significant delay tactics available in the legislature, which runs on tradition and an ironclad 120-day timeline; triggering it this week disrupts the legislature’s budget marathon.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
And then, of course, there’s Rimowa, the hyper-popular German maker known for its rolling aluminum trunks—and ironclad lifetime guarantee.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
The ironclad’s tenure at sea was short-lived, however.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 Mar. 2026
First launched in January 1862 from Greenpoint, New York, the Monitor was the U.S. Navy's prototype ironclad warship, designed to counter a Confederate ironclad ship called the CSS Virginia, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ironclad
Adjective
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Chemical thrusters burn fuel fast and generate a powerful, rapid thrust that is key for changing orbit in seconds.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 05,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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There have been numerous conspiracy theories that Epstein was killed because of his connection to wealthy and powerful people.—
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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At least five San Diego warships will participate in RimPac, as well as dozens of foreign vessels, including BAP Pisco, a Peruvian amphibious warship that arrived in San Diego on Monday.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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On its opening day, a fleet of Ukrainian drones attacked the city, damaging a warship in the nearby port of Kronstadt and setting an oil terminal on fire.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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The union’s response was swift, predictable, and unyielding.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Today’s players are reminded of the labor battles their predecessors went through, and the resistance to any sort of salary limit is just as unyielding.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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During this time, circus families blossomed all over Mexico, aided by the appearance of the steamship and railway systems, as the circus historian Julio Revolledo Cárdenas would detail in a 2018 article for the Fédération Mondiale du Cirque.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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For those escaping to Philadelphia from regions nearer to Pennsylvania, clandestine travel by small boat or by road was more likely than stowing away on a steamship.—
Jeremy Mennis,
The Conversation,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Books available for purchase are a small but mighty curated selection from Howard herself.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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Welcome to the first of three ADA in 30 newsletters, in which my colleague Elaine Chen and I curate some of the news and analyses circulating here near the banks of the mighty Mississippi.—
Elizabeth Cooney,
STAT,
5 June 2026
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About 60,000 gallons of potable water must be brought daily by tanker truck.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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To map this invisible chaos, the reSail team outfitted the Bow Olympus — a chemical tanker operated by Odfjell — with high-frequency LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) systems.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Morris earned his chance in the rotation through solid Triple-A numbers and due to three starters being out of the picture for now.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Pitch shows that some substances can appear solid in daily life while still flowing over long periods.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
Noun
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If creases bother you, pack a portable steamer or hang it near a hot shower, Coe suggests.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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The material itself uses patches of different carbon weaves and laminations, squeezed by vacuum and baked in an autoclave steamer.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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“Ironclad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ironclad. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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