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metal

[met-l] / ˈmɛt l /


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The precious metal “could come under pressure if oil prices rebound significantly,” Critical Metals’ Tony Sage says in an email.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

In the rough on eight, he drilled a low fairway metal that chased up the green for a two-putt birdie.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

There was good news for the troubled auto sector, where orders rose 3.8 percent, and there were also strong increases in demand for metal products.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

They’re also working on a new line of pine tables with metal bases, which they hope will help them increase production since these are less time-consuming to make.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

He was inside a metal plane instead of hitching a ride with a shooting star.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova