trolleys
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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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
Known as "corridor care", patients are lining up on trolleys or sitting on chairs, stuck in A&E because there are no beds for them in the wards.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
Take in Laguna Beach via one of its free trolleys — and find a host of quirky surf shops, a bounty of galleries and a community dedicated to free-spirited whimsy.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025
When it comes to the necessities, Virginia Beach ranks high with terrific healthcare options, thoughtfully designed transportation – including surreys and trolleys – and more than 200 miles of bikeways and trails.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 29, 2025
There was a jam around the lifts with trolleys waiting to get to the operating theaters in the basement, and others still trying to get up to the wards.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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