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Noun
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The rapid build-out of railroads and mass production powered the rise of an industrial economy.—
Eric Kutcher,
Fortune,
13 May 2026 -
Railroad Berkshire owns one of the largest railroads in North America, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad, which operates in the US and Canada.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Exempting fertilizer shipments from some regulations and prioritizing its shipment on railways and barges could help as well.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Citi Custom Cash's select transit category encompasses a lot of purchases, including bus lines, subways, passenger railways and ferries.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Extending housing to remote areas requires new roads, water systems, sewers, schools, and fire protection, all of which are costly and often opposed by local governments.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The tech giant has also committed to investments in schools and nonprofit organizations in Richland Parish, as well as more than $300 million to help improve local infrastructure, from roads to wastewater management.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Soon Collie is ensnared in a plot to kidnap a sickly rich boy that immediately goes off the rails.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Optical sensors on the connection rails of each Joy-Con 2 mean the controllers double as mice.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
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“Monorails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monorails. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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