lumber
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Find insight on the U.S. lumber lobby, oil futures, silver futures and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
In 1953, Angel’s brother Juan opened a burger-and-ice cream stand called the Snow Cap Drive-In, using recycled lumber and decorating every surface with bright colors and jokes.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Sector tariffs are already in place under Section 232, targeting aluminum, steel, lumber and copper, and trade lawyers caution that those could be ratcheted higher.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
Weyerhaeuser is pursuing autonomous logging equipment and hopes to double its profits by 2030 independent of any increase in lumber prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Lupita, who sagged with fatigue in her chair, watched her aunt lumber over to the bed in the corner and grab the two small children in it.
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
Vocabulary lists containing lumber
"Of Mice and Men"
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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