third rail
Example Sentences
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His work involves what some view as the third rail of journalism: AI playing a leading role not just in researching, but in writing stories.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
He knows a third rail when he sees one.
From Salon • Dec. 4, 2024
It’d be great to have German generals that actually do what we ask them to do,’ maybe not fully being cognizant of the third rail of German generals who were Nazis, or whatever,” said Kilmeade.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2024
In Iowa, however, attacking the mandate has been a third rail of politics.
From Washington Times • Jul. 7, 2023
“Don’t you know about the third rail? Fry you up.”
From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia
