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wain

noun

ˈwān

Definition of wain

as in wagon

a wheeled usually horse-drawn vehicle used for hauling an antique wain that was once used for delivering milk

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She has just been released from rehab after falling off the wagon and spends much of her day either sleeping or recovering from bad dreams of being chased by Nazis.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
The same thing can happen here where SpaceX will sell something that’ll probably rely on other assets that are out there, even if the telcos themselves are circling the wagons.

— Nilay Patel, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026

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Moton lingered on the turf for a while, punching the turf in pain and dread, before a cart came out to transport him to the locker room.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
Depending on the time of day, the carts are used to hawk mimosas or gin and tonics.

— Liam Scott, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026

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