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Catchword for “iron ride”
Catchword: iron ride
Filed under: ,
Part of speech: n.
The part of speech reflects that used in the full entry, and not necessarily the part of speech as it is used in the quotation below.
Quotation: Industry officials say this type of entertainment attraction-with video screens, flashing lights and popular rock music-is quickly replacing costly iron and steel rides. “They can get more bang for their buck with things like these,” said Harmon, the consultant. “I’m not sure the big iron ride makes sense anymore.”
Article or Document Title:
“Two New Disneyland Attractions Will Be Months Late”
Author:
Bruce Horovitz
Article, document, publication, web site:
Los Angeles Times
Date of publication:
Mar. 25, 1986
Page number:
7
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