Etymology
Origin of railroading
Example Sentences
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Unlike Derry’s pubs, it welcomed everybody and also secretly provided a safe refuge for Hank as he hid from the cops intent on railroading him.
From Salon • Dec. 8, 2025
“When the Mexican Revolution was going on, you had a lot of Mexican immigrants coming into these railroading hubs and centers like the Inland Empire, like San Bernardino,” Ocegueda said.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2025
“The last decade was the safest ever for railroading in this country, but there is still more work to be done,” said AAR spokesperson Jessica Kahanek.
From Washington Post • Apr. 7, 2023
He also criticized the company’s practice of precision scheduled railroading, which involves cutting back on rail yard workers, inspectors and equipment to adhere to stricter train schedules to maximize profits.
From New York Times • Mar. 22, 2023
They launched into a long discussion of their memories, both of railroading and of the Sierras.
From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep
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