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lumber

[luhm-ber] / ˈlʌm bər /




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Find insight on the U.S. lumber lobby, oil futures, silver futures and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

In 1953, Angel’s brother Juan opened a burger-and-ice cream stand called the Snow Cap Drive-In, using recycled lumber and decorating every surface with bright colors and jokes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

"As we move lumber around the world, the termites are constantly transported to new locations. If they find the climate there acceptable, the problem will spread," Choe said.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Sector tariffs are already in place under Section 232, targeting aluminum, steel, lumber and copper, and trade lawyers caution that those could be ratcheted higher.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Grown-ups craft toys for the children out of lumber, bamboo, whatever they can get their hands on.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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