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firewood

[fahyuhr-wood] / ˈfaɪərˌwʊd /
NOUN
cordwood
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For years afterward, Angelenos collected firewood from the mangled forest of broken tree branches the waters left behind.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

Sushila Devi, who runs a small tea shop in a bustling market in Delhi, says she has been using firewood for both her shop and home.

From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026

Madhura Joshi of climate think tank E3G said rural households may turn to biomass like firewood and subsidised kerosene, while some could shift to electricity, biogas or improved cookstoves where available and affordable.

From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026

Despite the ongoing dangers he and his wife are trying their best to create a festive atmosphere, gathering firewood to bake cakes on their stove.

From Barron's ● Mar. 17, 2026

I went to the village to buy firewood and food for the wedding feast.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan


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