Example Sentences

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The conductors, engineers and switchmen running the trains are not part of the supply-chain problem.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2021

Even though I probably knew more than most switchmen.

From Slate • Oct. 7, 2011

But what really bothers Joe is that switchmen haven't been listening to him.

From Slate • Oct. 7, 2011

He rejects a colleague's suggestion that the switchmen should hold it up.

From Time Magazine Archive

He had in his hand one of those little red flags that switchmen use, which he waved on either side.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy