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locomotive

[loh-kuh-moh-tiv] / ˌloʊ kəˈmoʊ tɪv /
NOUN
machine moving vehicle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK


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More than one analyst thinks it’s oversold and that a reversal is coming with buying from central banks the chief locomotive for any move upwards.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

They’re colorful playthings, at least until the background scenery starts depicting various locomotive styles.

From Los Angeles Times May 20, 2026

The five unions represent around 3,500 workers that include locomotive engineers, machinists, electricians and signalmen.

From The Wall Street Journal May 15, 2026

"There were two announcements from the commuter train. Everyone was ready to get off, and then suddenly there was the sound of the locomotive, really loud," she said.

From Barron's Apr. 27, 2026

The boiler looked like an old-fashioned locomotive without wheels.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck

Those locomotives are powered by a renewable-energy network Fortescue is building for its operations.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 31, 2026

Obstacles to adopting battery locomotives to date include the availability of power and how long it takes to charge them.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 31, 2026

"A new season is beginning: Italy has a leading role, it wants to be one of the locomotives of the EU," he said.

From Barron's Feb. 11, 2026

The report highlights two other powerful locomotives for silver.

From MarketWatch Dec. 30, 2025

Once used for locomotives that no longer operate, the wires still carry 25,000 volts to prevent vandalism.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario




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