cork

Example Sentences

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One might even stop to see a factory of cork wine-stoppers in action.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Common insulation materials include fibreglass, non-combustible mineral wool, foam boards and natural fibre such as wood or cork.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

When Farahanipour heard about Khamenei’s death, he popped the cork from a champagne bottle and celebrated “the happiest moment of my life.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

Removing the cork reduces that pressure, allowing gas to separate into bubbles.

From Science Daily • Nov. 22, 2025

The araputanga tree is similar to red cedar and almost as light as cork, making it better suited for a light canoe.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple