Example Sentences
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In the 1880s, quarterly reporting by railroads and other transportation companies were common.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
“Just as railroads, electric grids, and the Internet reshaped prior economic eras, we believe SpaceX is building the foundational platform for the next generation of industrial capacity,” he wrote.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
The railroads brought settlers pouring into America’s interior, igniting conflict with Native American tribes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
AI infrastructure could be built out far faster than past transformational technologies, like railroads in the 19th century, electrification in the early 20th century, or telecommunications during the dot-com boom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Through Petersburg ran the railroads by which Lee’s army received its supplies; if Petersburg were taken, then the cry of “On to Richmond” would at last be fulfilled.
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
