brass
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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
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
Immediately after the speech, cannons fired successive rounds before music was played by a military brass band.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
For Martinez, retention is the top problem, and he blames top brass for it.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
He played brass instruments: trumpet, trombone, and tuba, as well as the flute.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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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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