railroad

Example Sentences

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At the time, however, the frontier – with its rugged cowboys, miners and railroad men – defined American manhood.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

In February, Fortescue started running two battery-electric locomotives from Caterpillar’s Progress Rail on its railroad, which it said will reduce its diesel use by roughly 1 million liters annually.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Migration from Jalisco to California and other states dates to the late 1800s with the construction and expansion of the railroad systems in Mexico and the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

One estimate suggests hyperscalers could spend roughly 2.1% of GDP on capital expenditures in 2026—a pace reminiscent of the railroad boom External link in the mid-19th century.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

She waited at a railroad signal outside town where the train would slow and maybe stop.

From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell