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wood

[wood] / wʊd /


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The kitchen is fabulously designed with custom wood cabinetry contrasted against dark countertops and fixtures that boldly add depth to the room.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

A fertile area of Egypt on the edge of the desert, Fayum's arid climate helped preserve the delicate painted wood, textiles and papyrus on display in the exhibition.

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026

I arrange flowers, lighting and scented candles, sometimes with wood notes, sometimes with spicier ones.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

This response depends on a specialized type of wood called tension wood.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026

Both raise the hatchet high, forcefully splitting wood.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Species such as curlew, mountain bumblebee, lapwing and other wading birds have made it their home with endangered red squirrels finding safety in the woods.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Richard Windsor, founder of research firm Radio Free Mobile, shared similar caution about the stock, given his view that while Tan has made progress on a turnaround, “he is not out of the woods yet.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026

Alaska is a state of 27 people who all spend their day in the woods fighting with bears.

From Slate ● Oct. 24, 2026

They also tap maple trees for syrup in the woods on their property.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

Jeb and I’d tried to explore those woods a few times, but if the chiggers didn’t discourage us, the poison ivy did.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney


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