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railway

[reyl-wey] / ˈreɪlˌweɪ /
NOUN
railroad
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For three years, she roamed London's streets, often around King's Cross railway station.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

While higher steel prices, trade protections, and growth in the railway business should support earnings, the stock looks fairly valued at current levels, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

In the railway age, a productivity boom and an investment bubble led to falling prices—and panicked bankers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

"We remain against that black route as it was called, which was unnecessary," he said, adding that a "road-based solution" was still needed alongside new railway stations proposed between Cardiff and the Severn Tunnel.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“All this arguing is very bad for Hari. It must stop. We can take a child’s pass on the railway for the girl, and she won’t eat much.”

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan




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