hardwood

Example Sentences

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There are some things money can’t buy in “the World’s Most Famous Arena,” including many of the seats lining the hardwood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“The main residence has brand-new Wolf appliances, including an induction range, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Custom new white oak hardwood flooring throughout is the canvas for your personal design statement,” the listing notes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Early in the process, Quezon, a historian and grandson of a former Philippine president, learned to his dismay that the local hardwood and water-resistant species used to build the galleons had long been wiped out.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

In one agonizing moment, Boston’s hopes of repeating as champions crumbled on the hardwood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

While Kovac’s own cheerleaders sat gaping and stricken on their bench, Stargirl knelt on the hardwood floor.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli