metal

Example Sentences

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His oversized objects, made from wood, metal and plastic, have cost him about £2,500 so far, and taken up to two weeks to make.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Buyers pay a separate charge on their metal purchases that covers various costs for delivering aluminum, including the tariff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

They’re also working on a new line of pine tables with metal bases, which they hope will help them increase production since these are less time-consuming to make.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

There was good news for the troubled auto sector, where orders rose 3.8 percent, and there were also strong increases in demand for metal products.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

It was the black metal key card of the commander in chief, a card that hung around the commander’s neck until it was time to hand it off to the next commander.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin