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metal

[met-l] / ˈmɛt l /


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Others, however, are starting to see better value in the metal, and forecast a second-half rally for gold if the current U.S.-Iran crisis can be resolved.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Moderating this somewhat, metal and mineral exports slumped 17.5% for the month, driven by lower shipments of gold to the U.K.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Local fishermen pulled up two large masses of metal that had become fused together through centuries of marine corrosion after snagging them in their nets.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Every few weeks, we hear tires screeching on the I-80 and occasionally the crunch of metal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

We were herded along a corridor and through the heavy metal door where I had last seen Harry de Vries.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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