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lumber

[luhm-ber] / ˈlʌm bər /




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Lumber buyers anticipate some relief later this year when the duties on Canadian imports are expected to drop to an average of roughly 25%, from about 35%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The company acquired The Container Store and the owner of Cabinets to Go and Lumber Liquidators as part of its “Everything Home Company” push.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Michelle Lumber later became aware of sirens across the road and went out to find her husband being treated by paramedics, with his ladder nearby and a Union Jack flag on a lamppost.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

Although she lived in Sacramento growing up, some of her family worked for Pacific Lumber and lived in Scotia and she had happy memories of visiting the town.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026

Lumber and empty crates and the remains of workers’ lunches lay everywhere.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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