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taffrail

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Definition of taffrail

as in railing

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Most were gleaming white and conventionally extravagant, with black privacy glass and chrome railings and layers of decks.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Several spectators reached for the ball along the railing as Moises Alou lunged to try to make the catch.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026

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Some of the builders were delighted by the strange setup — the sleeping alcoves for him and Lakofski, the balustrade inspired by the chain link of a nearby playground (and, maybe, a little Frank Gehry).

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2026
At the main residence, a grand double-height foyer opens to the interiors, where bright white walls contrast with dark wood floors and balustrades.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026

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The Orient Express was a pioneering international rail service that began in 1883, but its end destination, Turkey, didn’t adopt the Gregorian calendar until more than 40 years later.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Working with fellow researchers, Cade now has a good reason to believe the Nature report is more than likely inaccurate – the train’s rail route didn’t exist until 1846.

— Mike McRae October 15, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

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