Virginia rail
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Virginia rail
An Americanism dating back to 1775–85
Example Sentences
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They wrote that lessons could apply to a long-planned Northern Virginia rail line and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, which was tapped to build it, citing the authority’s “lack of experience in managing a mass transit project.”
From Washington Post
And they need the rails—reclusive birds that live in thick marsh grass—including the Sora, which can be tricky, and the Virginia Rail, which they can usually count on.
From Scientific American
Virginia rail officials estimate the new service would add about 80,000 new passengers in the first year of operations.
From Washington Post
As social media bird alerts have become popular, there are more unique and rare birds reported in the city — like a recent sighting of a Virginia rail in Central Park, Mr. DeCandido said.
From New York Times
It will allow a 75 percent increase in frequency of Virginia Rail Express commuter trains and a doubling of Amtrak service between the District and Richmond, officials said.
From Washington Post
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