trolleys
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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In 1916, when the 36-inch pipeline was dropped into the ground along Sunset Boulevard, cars were just beginning to compete with trolleys and horse-drawn wagons in Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Footage shown on local media shows passengers on medical trolleys near Bekasi Timur Station, with other images showing rescuers trying to free people from the train wreckage.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026
In the early 20th century, Woods continued to innovate, developing overhead conducting systems that allowed electric streetcars and trolleys to replace steam power.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026
She said it just didn't look right as people lay on trolleys outside resuscitation areas, adding that they must have witnessed horrific things.
From BBC ● Feb. 4, 2026
The fitful, ghost-powered trolleys were always making unexpected turns, shut- ding her off into unknown parts of the city.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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