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railway

[reyl-wey] / ˈreɪlˌweɪ /
NOUN
railroad
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When city authorities dismantled an encampment along the side of a railway line last month, he couldn't find housing for everyone.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 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

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

Ten dollars for railway tickets, and another ten for lodgings.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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