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iron

[ahy-ern] / ˈaɪ ərn /


NOUN
hard, ferrous metal
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Martha Lillard was the last polio patient in the US who used an iron lung but her family told the BBC she never let it slow her down.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

The outdoor entertaining areas were also refreshed with new landscaping and elegant iron furniture that complements the home’s timeless aesthetic.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

In 1829, she discovered the first Squaloraja fossil - known as the fish with the "curling iron eyes" - it was an ancient creature which bridged the gap between sharks and rays.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

Two more ships left for China loaded with Iranian iron ore.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

He also announces that Mr. Gage has graciously agreed to donate his famous tamping iron to the Harvard Medical College.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman

"A lot of my own preferences have gone into the irons that I'm playing."

From BBC Apr. 29, 2026

They’re such a fervent bunch that he expects protesters at next year’s Masters if the rumors are true and gnomes go the way of wood-shafted irons.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 10, 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

After all, this is a company with multiple irons on the fire — and one that is largely responsible for consumers’ embrace of online shopping.

From MarketWatch Nov. 24, 2025

The accused man himself was set free immediately and walked out of his cell without leg irons or handcuffs; standing just outside its door, he kissed his wife for a long time.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

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

Some issues need to be ironed out for those plans to be commercially viable.

From MarketWatch Apr. 27, 2026

I had to tell each crew that there might be a slight disruption of business while we got some financial details ironed out.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen

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

At a Karur textile factory, busy with workers attaching labels to caps and ironing cloth bags, AFP saw eight people wearing head cameras and smart glasses supplied by Objectways.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 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

In this case, I can’t see how ironing out a few wrinkles and covering a rumpled duvet with a digital bedspread materially misrepresents your home.

From MarketWatch Apr. 3, 2026

Sister often helped Mama with her ironing work and tended to the house.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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