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iron

[ahy-ern] / ˈaɪ ərn /


NOUN
hard, ferrous metal
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Hockney grumbled constantly about the iron grip of draconian forces in America: in particular the new lack of tolerance for public smoking.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

In addition, meat also contains compounds such as heme iron which may actually increase the formation of N-nitrosamines.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

The technique tags the drugs with skeleton keys that open the barrier to everyday nutrients, like iron.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

I barely had time to duck behind a large iron anvil before the door burst open and a tall man tumbled inside, quickly turning to lock the door behind him.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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