metal

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His oversized objects, made from wood, metal and plastic, have cost him about £2,500 so far, and taken up to two weeks to make.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

But it is also rich in gold and diamonds as well as bauxite and coltan, a mineral that contains a metal used in mobile phones, laptops and other electronics.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Find insight on oil futures, Canadian metal producers, Shell, Tenaga Nasional and more in the latest Market Talks covering energy and utilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

The shadows from their leaves flickered on the walls, and the metal hose of the sprayer head on its stand glinted near my shoes.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu