irons

Example Sentences

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They’re such a fervent bunch that he expects protesters at next year’s Masters if the rumors are true and gnomes go the way of wood-shafted irons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The five-time major winner from Northern Ireland switched to cavity-back irons for last December's Australian Open and two events this year in Dubai but is back to familiar equipment this week.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

The ruling irons out recent judicial efforts to protect California convicts from what Associate Justice Goodwin H. Liu called “cascading consequences” of administrative debt.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2025

After all, this is a company with multiple irons on the fire — and one that is largely responsible for consumers’ embrace of online shopping.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 24, 2025

That kid is so sharp—got it right away, tossed Maman’s irons into the kitchen fire to hot up, pointed me to the ironing board, and ran for her sister.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein