wooden

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The 70-year-old pope himself carried a large wooden cross through all 14 stations retracing Jesus Christ's path to the tomb, marking a return to a tradition observed by John Paul II and Benedict XVI.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

However, while wooden or leather shields were more common in those times, rare bronze ones were used not only for defence but also symbolised the status of the warriors they belonged to.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

In his direct addresses to the jury, he used a set of wooden baby blocks, stacks of paper, even a hammer and a crate of eggs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

One involved making outdoor furniture from wooden pallets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

He came to The Mountain to sell goods from The Kingdom—colorful threads, clay pots, and wooden spoons.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff