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iron

[ahy-ern] / ˈaɪ ərn /


NOUN
hard, ferrous metal
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Into this chaos walks a man with an iron fist, a famous surname and zero tolerance for insubordination.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

I have lots of raw wood, iron, books and art.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

She said the calves’ reaction to the hot iron indicates that pain medication, such as lidocaine, was not applied before the procedure.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The thought is that donating blood reduces iron levels and makes the blood less viscous; thicker blood is associated with a higher risk of blood clots and heart attacks.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

Christopher turned, and the iron spike that was his heart unfurled and became a victory flag.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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