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iron

[ahy-ern] / ˈaɪ ərn /


NOUN
hard, ferrous metal
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Investors are well aware of Musk’s iron grip over the company as CEO.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Investors are well aware of Musk’s iron grip over the company as CEO.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Moreover, the review addresses the issue of nutrient absorption interference, specifically with non-heme iron and calcium, potentially affecting people on vegetarian diets or those with specific nutritional needs.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

“I voted for Abelardo because we need an iron fist,” said Viviana Gonzalez, who is 42 and from Bogotá.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Stowed under the seat or ready to hand, the tamping iron goes everywhere Phineas goes.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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