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monorails

noun

plural of monorail

as in railroads

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Another term in the CN-UP memorandum aims to quell one of the STB’s concerns about Union Pacific’s potential controlling ownership of multiple local railroads that are currently jointly owned by the Class Is.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Consumer brands, insurance companies, railroads, banks, utilities, and industrial companies generally fit that framework.

— Steve Brozak, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of railroads

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Railway police officers prevent theft and trespassing on railroad properties, promote rail safety and investigate crimes committed on the railways, according to the statement.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
In recent days, the US has expanded its targets beyond Iranian coastal sites housing radar and drone facilities to include roads, tunnels, railways, port infrastructure and, according to Iranian media, a desalination plant.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of railways

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An application request filed with the city of Meridian shows plans for a 24,000-square-foot micro-hospital on South Rackham Way, near the northeast corner of Eagle and Overland roads, south of Interstate 84.

— Rose Evans July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
The late 2023 fire gutted the LaVista Road apartment complex, shut down nearby roads and affected more than 200 residents.

— Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 24 July 2026

Definition of roads

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Every day, treasury teams forecast positions, chase float and time movements around the limits of legacy rails.

— Brett Turner, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
The butter yellow guard rails, ladder, and shelves add warmth to a space while the natural wood frame grounds the design.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026

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