elevated railroad

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Noun
  • Make sure to opt for heeled footwear to keep the ensemble elevated.
    Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Known as Cedar Cliff, the 1930s Mediterranean-style house sits on the site of a compound owned by railroad magnate Henry Francis Shoemaker in the early 20th century.
    Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 19 May 2026
  • At its peak, investment in railroads in the 19th century got to 5%-6% by many estimates and resulted in a bubble.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Noun
  • During this time, circus families blossomed all over Mexico, aided by the appearance of the steamship and railway systems, as the circus historian Julio Revolledo Cárdenas would detail in a 2018 article for the Fédération Mondiale du Cirque.
    Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
  • Talks between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which runs the railway, and unions representing railroad workers resumed Sunday afternoon and then took a break.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
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“Elevated railroad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevated%20railroad. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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