iron horse

Example Sentences

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From their arrival in 1851, early settlers knew that hopes for a profitable future rode an iron horse.

From Seattle Times

Cleveland's iron horse of an offensive lineman is out for the first time, and it's unclear if he'll ever return.

From Los Angeles Times

The “iron horse” too often is left out of the picture, a picture that by default includes planes and cars.

From Washington Post

They welcomed these roaring “iron horses” at all hours of day and night.

From Washington Times

Cyclists weave through it all, calmly pedaling as they did decades ago when people in China referred to these two-wheeled contraptions as “iron horses” and the country earned the title “bicycle kingdom.”

From Los Angeles Times