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subway

[suhb-wey] / ˈsʌbˌweɪ /
NOUN
underground railroad
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He talks about riding the subway with Lori Beer, the bank’s global chief information officer, “back to our respective residences the other night and talking about our tech road map for a specific vendor.”

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

A formal living room and dining room are on the first floor, as is the gorgeous kitchen with lots of shiny subway tile, marble counters, and an island with wine storage.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

In January, Metro approved a multibillion-dollar plan for a 13-mile underground subway for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor connecting the San Fernando Valley to the Westside.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

As the capital's central district turns into a massive, open-air stadium for BTS, access to dozens of buildings will be restricted and three subway stations nearby will close.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

The subway stops at my station, and I get off alone.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari