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Recent Examples of railways
Russia routinely strikes Ukrainian civilians, schools, churches, apartments and homes, power grids that light and heat them, ports, railways, airfields, and defense industry.
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David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Combined with its lighter weight, the design simplifies transportation across bridges, railways, and other infrastructure while reducing fuel demand during long deployments.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
The scale of the AI boom, the report showed, has dwarfed past bubbles, including the spread of railways and the internet.
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J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
28 June 2026
The extreme heat could also impact air travel in Philadelphia and cause roads and railways to buckle.
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Tammie Souza,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
In recent years Britain’s railways have had one of the world’s best safety records.
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Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Today, if an earthquake were to travel through the Cajon Pass and along both faults, scientists say the consequences would be severe and widespread, affecting critical infrastructure such as major highways, railways and energy corridors over several cities simultaneously.
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Kasha Patel,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
The region also has plans for a number of large infrastructure projects including more railways and flights, Chen said.
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ABC News,
10 June 2026
Squamish Once shaped by logging, railways, and port activity, Squamish has evolved into an outdoor hub for climbers and mountain bikers.
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Vivian Chung,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Combined with its lighter weight, the design simplifies transportation across bridges, railways, and other infrastructure while reducing fuel demand during long deployments.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
The scale of the AI boom, the report showed, has dwarfed past bubbles, including the spread of railways and the internet.
—
J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
28 June 2026
The extreme heat could also impact air travel in Philadelphia and cause roads and railways to buckle.
—
Tammie Souza,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
In recent years Britain’s railways have had one of the world’s best safety records.
—
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Today, if an earthquake were to travel through the Cajon Pass and along both faults, scientists say the consequences would be severe and widespread, affecting critical infrastructure such as major highways, railways and energy corridors over several cities simultaneously.
—
Kasha Patel,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
The region also has plans for a number of large infrastructure projects including more railways and flights, Chen said.
—
ABC News,
10 June 2026
Squamish Once shaped by logging, railways, and port activity, Squamish has evolved into an outdoor hub for climbers and mountain bikers.
—
Vivian Chung,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for railways
Noun
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Rodríguez denied those claims, saying some remote areas were difficult to reach because roads were blocked by landslides and debris, forcing authorities to rely on motorcycles, drones and satellite imagery.
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The roads can become extremely dangerous during this period because of fog, smoke, black ice and poor visibility.
Noun
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In a city where cattle drives, railroads, and rodeos helped define its identity, The Best Hat Store remains a living piece of that history.
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For a young Greek immigrant, America must have looked like opportunity itself — railroads, factories, work, mobility, and the possibility of building a different life.
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“Railways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/railways. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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