hardwood

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Just two years ago, they were among the worst teams ever to set foot on the hardwood, an abject disaster that once lost 28 games in a row.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Coffee Confessionals is admittedly small but cozy, with hardwood floors, bountiful string lights and just a few cafe tables inside.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

The dense and heavy tropical hardwood is prized for its remarkable properties such as rot and salt resistance, as well as its beauty and as a symbol of status and prestige.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

The primary residence boasts just two bedrooms and four bathrooms, and features exposed-beam ceilings, hardwood floors, and five fireplaces.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025

The main library was like an old-world cathedral, with high ceilings and glossy hardwood tables where we could lay out our textbooks and study in silence.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama