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Recent Examples of railroad
He was also invested in Manhattan’s system of elevated railroads and what became the Western Union Telegraphic Company.
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Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 23 June 2025
Lego training Sunnyvale’s Heritage Park Museum is featuring a summer exhibit for both railroad and Lego enthusiasts.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
Crews recently started demolishing six longstanding empty buildings at the corner of Lincoln Street and Oak Avenue just east of the railroad tracks to clear the way for One Winnetka’s planned 59 luxury apartments, to be supplemented with retail businesses.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
In a parallel overreach—one that could bankrupt him—George insists on trying to build a cross-country railroad during an economic downturn.
—Judy Berman, Time, 20 June 2025
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Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 23 June 2025
Lego training Sunnyvale’s Heritage Park Museum is featuring a summer exhibit for both railroad and Lego enthusiasts.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
Crews recently started demolishing six longstanding empty buildings at the corner of Lincoln Street and Oak Avenue just east of the railroad tracks to clear the way for One Winnetka’s planned 59 luxury apartments, to be supplemented with retail businesses.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
In a parallel overreach—one that could bankrupt him—George insists on trying to build a cross-country railroad during an economic downturn.
—Judy Berman, Time, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for railroad
Noun
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Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice said most remaining rescues are being attempted at camp sites, but they are isolated because of road damage.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
5 July 2025
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According to the stewards, Bearman slowed down before accelerating into the pit entry road at 260 kmph.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Russia mainly targeted the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv in the attack, injuring at least 20 people along with damaging residential buildings and railway infrastructure.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
5 July 2025
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Kyiv officials said the attack damaged about 40 apartment blocks, passenger railway infrastructure, five schools and kindergartens, cafes and many cars in six of Kyiv's 10 districts.—
Pavel Polityuk,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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“Railroad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/railroad. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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