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“It’s something to do in Wisconsin in February,” Peter said, leaning on a rail in the cozy cabin, the water glowing green, a radio playing softly and a space heater keeping the couple toasty.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
She gently held onto a hand rail in the courtroom as Judge Snow came down from the bench to sit next to her, so she could hear him.
From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025
Bigge, who was not playing in the game as he recovers from a muscle strain, had been leaning on a rail in front of the dugout.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2025
The success of high-speed rail in other countries raises our competitive hackles.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2025
I grip the rail in front of me as the starter calls, “To your mark! Set!”
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
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