woodwork

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, bond buyers came out of the woodwork and pushed the long-dated yield back down again.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

The bright colors, asymmetry and fanciful woodwork of Queen Annes gained nationwide popularity in the late 19th century.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

United hit the woodwork twice, had three goals disallowed for offside and Donnarumma made four excellent saves.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

Josh Laurent halved the arrears midway through the first half and hit the woodwork twice in the closing stages in their push for an equaliser before Bruno Guimaraes sealed victory for Eddie Howe's men.

From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025

The walls, dark woodwork to shoulder height, were blue-figured paper above, with a design of tiny blue flowers, wreathed and gathered and delicate.

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson