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Recent Examples of railroad
The story was distinctly American, about Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker living and working in Washington at the turn of the century.
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Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
The move, Dech said, will position him to maximize his railroad retirement benefits.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
The railroads arms, lights and audio bells were working at the time of the crash, police say.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
The Guadalupe Centers opened in 1919 for thousands of Mexicans, Medina said, who largely either were recruited by railroads to work here or fled to Kansas City after the Mexican Revolution in 1910.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
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Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
The move, Dech said, will position him to maximize his railroad retirement benefits.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
The railroads arms, lights and audio bells were working at the time of the crash, police say.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
The Guadalupe Centers opened in 1919 for thousands of Mexicans, Medina said, who largely either were recruited by railroads to work here or fled to Kansas City after the Mexican Revolution in 1910.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for railroad
Noun
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Stay safe on wintry roads with these valuable winter driving tips from the NWS, and reduce the risk of accidents during challenging weather conditions.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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There is a road closure on I-70 from I-435/Exit 8 to Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The number is too close to the railway station, so everyone keeps calling for train times.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Authorities stated that the railway was shut down temporarily so emergency response, fire suppression, vehicle removal and a full inspection of the tracks could take place.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Railroad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/railroad. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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