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iron

[ahy-ern] / ˈaɪ ərn /


NOUN
hard, ferrous metal
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Widely considered "Canada's greatest warrior", Chuvalo was known for his iron chin, relentless durability, and fights against world famous fighters like George Foreman, Joe Frazier, and Ali.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

A large study across Ontario has found that widely used medications, including statins and iron supplements, can sometimes trigger a chain of additional prescriptions in older adults.

From Science Daily Sep. 11, 2026

When Meghan and Harry quit royal duties in 2020, dubbed “Megxit” by the British press, the royal family held an emergency summit at Sandringham to iron out what the couple’s official position would be.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

Mining was the biggest drag, shrinking three percent as production of platinum-group metals, manganese, gold and iron ore fell.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

“I’ll iron it before I put it in the mail.”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

The EV incentives will take effect in the coming weeks as the California Air Resources Board irons out agreements with dealerships.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 3, 2026

Tesla has “lots of irons in the fire” that could help shares move higher, Kallo said in a note to clients.

From MarketWatch Mar. 19, 2026

Meanwhile, Rebel Wilson won worst actress for "her not-quite-believable performance as an action hero in Bride Hard with weaponised curling irons".

From BBC Mar. 14, 2026

The five-time major winner from Northern Ireland switched to cavity-back irons for last December's Australian Open and two events this year in Dubai but is back to familiar equipment this week.

From Barron's Feb. 11, 2026

The sheriff said, “Hello, Dale. I brung you some irons that needs to be closed down on some runaways.”

From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis

Russian Daniil Medvedev, a former world number one and the 2021 US Open champion, said the more focus on the sport the better, and any problems can be ironed out.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

Several thorny issues still need to be ironed out to bring a clear end to the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 2026

Balda and Mazin deliver a critical message for audiences of all ages in a succinct, no-rough-edges package with a perfectly ironed bow on top.

From Salon May 25, 2026

During the Obama administration, it took over 20 months for the finer details of a deal on Iran's nuclear programme to be ironed out.

From BBC May 6, 2026

Other waiters wore soiled white shirts or clean shirts indifferently ironed, and celluloid collars.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

Since then, the unlikely pairing have won more than half of their North West of Ireland league games - after ironing out a few kinks.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

First she mocked women with, “What am I, my husband’s servant? Picking up after him all the time, picking his undies off the floor, ironing his clothes? What am I, his servant?”

From Salon Jun. 12, 2026

They have complicated relationships, but there’s nothing better for ironing things out than creeping together through dark tunnels by flashlight, hoping that nothing jumps out at you, engaging in weightless banter as you go.

From Los Angeles Times May 21, 2026

Her board was also padded, which reduced damage to fabrics and helped prevent garment creases during ironing, and it was collapsible, enabling easy storage.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 9, 2026

He looked at the little girl ironing away so quietly with her head bent over the board and he was stabbed by the soft sadness on the child’s thin face.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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