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metal

[met-l] / ˈmɛt l /


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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

Under the changes, many finished products containing aluminum and steel will be subject to a 25% duty on the full value of a product, instead of a 50% levy on just the value of metal.

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

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

Mom sits on a metal box topped with a dark purple cushion.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller