hardwood

Example Sentences

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And yet how many Americans haven’t stared down a hardwood alley with murderous intent, preparing to unload a polished missile against 10 arrogant pins?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

While there are no interior photos, the listing notes that the layout features “light-filled living spaces” in an idyllic setting, complete with fireplaces, high ceilings, and hardwood floors.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 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

A death cap mushroom will be growing out of the ground near an oak or other hardwood tree, Diaz said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

There were sheets on some of the furniture and dust balls on the hardwood floor.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt