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n. (context medicine English) The uterus.
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Metra is a commuter railroad in the Chicago metropolitan area. The railroad operates 241 stations on 11 different rail lines. It is the fourth busiest commuter rail system in the United States by ridership and the largest and busiest commuter rail system outside the New York City metropolitan area. There were 83.4 million passenger rides in 2014, up 1.3% from the previous year. The busiest day for Metra ridership occurred on June 11, 2010—the day of the Chicago Blackhawks 2010 Stanley Cup victory rally—with over 429,000 passengers.
Using Chicago's rail infrastructure, much of which was created in the 19th century, the Illinois General Assembly established the RTA, and later Metra, to serve commuters by rail. Metra's creation was a result of the anticipated failure of commuter service operated and owned by various private railroad companies in the 1970s. Freight rail companies still operate some routes; however, these operations are guided by contracted service agreements. Metra owns all rolling stock and is responsible for all stations along with the respective municipalities. Since its inception, Metra has directed more than $5 billion into the commuter rail system of the Chicago metropolitan area.
Usage examples of "metra".
Well, Cashel already knew Metra was a wizard, even if she claimed to be a priestess besides.
It was obvious that in a few moments someone would tell the captain that Metra was standing close by.
Captain Mounix crunched over the sand toward Metra and her companions.
Cashel said, stepping aside so that Metra and Captain Mounix could make their way to the top, panting.
He shifted his staff to his left hand and bent to pick Metra up whether she wanted that or not.
In a hollow, distant enough to be concealed from the pinnace, Metra squatted and began to draw on the damp sand.
The scene was washed out and ripply, like Cashel was watching her on the bottom of a pond, but it was Metra all right.
Cashel lunged toward Metra, his quarterstaff outstretched like a battering ram.
She sawed the cord tying his hands to his feet, deliberately ignoring Metra and the lens of light forming in the air behind her.
She timed her move, and dashed through while Metra was swung over to one side.
Professor Khaos was no doubt plotting his next plot to seize control of Metra City.
Meanwhile, Metra City will go halves with its new hero, the daring Dasher.