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Recent Examples of railways
But now with factories, energy facilities, bridges and railways destroyed—leaving many Iranians unemployed—conditions have gotten worse.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
The project will also update nearby railways.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
In Kenya and Ethiopia, Chinese SOEs have financed, built, and in several cases continue to operate the railways and industrial parks that anchor regional trade.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
At least two of the targets were connected to Iran’s rail network, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli warplanes struck bridges and railways in Iran.
—Bassem Mroue, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Convenience on the railways There is little glamour late night in a crowded Amtrak station.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Calling those who root for railways and live for locomotion!
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Oleksandr Kamyshin started out the war as the CEO of Ukraine's railways.
—Holly Williams, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
One of Bob Markle’s favorite tales had its setting a few years before World War II, when, except for walking, the only access to northern Wisconsin’s back country was by old logging railways.
—Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
The project will also update nearby railways.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
In Kenya and Ethiopia, Chinese SOEs have financed, built, and in several cases continue to operate the railways and industrial parks that anchor regional trade.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
At least two of the targets were connected to Iran’s rail network, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli warplanes struck bridges and railways in Iran.
—Bassem Mroue, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Convenience on the railways There is little glamour late night in a crowded Amtrak station.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Calling those who root for railways and live for locomotion!
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Oleksandr Kamyshin started out the war as the CEO of Ukraine's railways.
—Holly Williams, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
One of Bob Markle’s favorite tales had its setting a few years before World War II, when, except for walking, the only access to northern Wisconsin’s back country was by old logging railways.
—Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for railways
Noun
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During the chase, Leatherman used highly dangerous evasive moves on local roads, open fields and residential properties, court documents show.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Former conductor Darren Brown, a West Palm Beach resident with a long history in railroads, sued the Florida passenger rail company in mid-December, alleging that his involvement in numerous Brightline fatalities left him psychologically wounded.—
Brittany Wallman,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The number of corporations exploded and financial markets provided funds for railroads, telegraph lines, and research and development.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Railways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/railways. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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