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wagon

[wag-uhn] / ˈwæg ən /




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In High Court documents, Network Rail claimed that the derailment occurred because the wagon had "not been maintained with reasonable care" and is seeking damages for negligence.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

They raced to Susman’s home, loaded the computer in her station wagon, smothered the machine in pillows and blankets—and buckled the seat belt.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 20, 2026

Photos shared on social media show several people aboard the wagon while emergency services attend to a child sat on the floor.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

A Mercedes-Benz station wagon that was about 11 years old when I got my hands on it.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 1, 2026

Still as a statue, I stare at the horizon until the wagon, the men on horses grow smaller and smaller.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

In late July, Nguyen and her teenage volunteers dragged wagons of groceries provided by Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez’s office to residents living in single-room occupancy hotels, or SROs.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

“The bulk of the policymakers are going to circle the wagons and do what the economic data tell them,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal May 22, 2026

Most cabinet ministers have been circling the wagons, taking to the TV studios to reinforce his message that Sir Keir will not be walking away from Number 10 and tweeting support for him.

From BBC May 8, 2026

And so the tents began to come down, and the suitcases, shopping carts, wagons, bicycles, etc., began to fill up.

From Slate Mar. 25, 2026

As soon as the wagons are hitched to teams, the Percherons lean into their harnesses and drag their heavy loads across the field.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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