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  • a variation of ell.
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el

[el] / ɛl /
NOUN
elevated railroad
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And then “San Marcos el Fin” gently escorts the listener out of this particular room.

From Salon Jul. 14, 2026

The narrow roads that run between tightly packed buildings in Hay el Sellom slowed rescue efforts.

From BBC May 5, 2026

That frontal assault on el bolillo came just as many Mexicans are getting ready to stock up on the fluffy loaves for the holidays.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 22, 2025

“It was Ahmed the bystander who helped disarm one of the shooters,” said Latiph, referring to Ahmed el Ahmed, a shopkeeper who threw himself at one of the suspects on Sunday.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 17, 2025

His window is right opposite hers, across the el tracks, and she swore she saw him do it. 8TH juror: Through the windows of a passing elevated train. 10TH JUROR: Right.

From "Twelve Angry Men" by Reginald Rose




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