Etymology
Origin of railroading
Example Sentences
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Unlike Derry’s pubs, it welcomed everybody and also secretly provided a safe refuge for Hank as he hid from the cops intent on railroading him.
From Salon • Dec. 8, 2025
“When the Mexican Revolution was going on, you had a lot of Mexican immigrants coming into these railroading hubs and centers like the Inland Empire, like San Bernardino,” Ocegueda said.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2025
That system, known as precision scheduled railroading, focused on running rigid, consistent schedules, streamlining processes and routes, and cutting back on equipment and employees.
From New York Times • Sep. 19, 2022
TCI argues that its board nominees would be the best candidates for those seats because they all have extensive experience in railroading.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 29, 2021
They launched into a long discussion of their memories, both of railroading and of the Sierras.
From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep
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