Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of railroad
The city was founded in 1781 and grew up on railroads and oil, at one time accounting for as much as 25% of the world’s oil output.
—
Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
See The Star’s months-long investigation into U.S. railroads: Collision course: How American rail companies’ pursuit of profit put lives in danger?
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
Noland said the railroad is assessing fines as an incentive for the design/build contractor to finish its work as soon as possible.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
The city also plans to construct a bridge over the Union Pacific railroad track that bisects the parkway’s future path.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for railroad
Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
See The Star’s months-long investigation into U.S. railroads: Collision course: How American rail companies’ pursuit of profit put lives in danger?
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
Noland said the railroad is assessing fines as an incentive for the design/build contractor to finish its work as soon as possible.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
The city also plans to construct a bridge over the Union Pacific railroad track that bisects the parkway’s future path.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for railroad
Cite this Entry
“Railroad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/railroad. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share