brass
Example Sentences
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The typical U.S. house contains more than 400 pounds of copper among its electrical wiring, plumbing, appliances, hardware and brass fixtures.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Burnley's top brass were more ambitious in the markets, signing experienced players such as Kyle Walker, but one look at Armando Broja's injury record should have told them to keep their £20m in their pocket.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
After warm handshakes and a warning about Taiwan from Xi Jinping on Thursday, the Chinese president and Trump were due to get down to brass tacks on Friday with discussions on trade, geopolitics and AI.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
It almost looks like the NBA upper brass — Adam Silver and his cohorts/consultants — have directly or indirectly “suggested” that referees simply “let ‘em play.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
She’s gliding the slide down like her arm is part of the brass, her lips flat against the mouthpiece.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
Vocabulary lists containing brass
Musical Instruments - Introductory
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Musical Instruments - Middle School
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Musical Instruments - High School
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