metal

Example Sentences

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In the study, one chelator was able to capture metal ions effectively, but it did so without distinguishing between different types.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Part of the problem is the impressive run gold recorded previously: The precious metal gained 65% in 2025, its largest one-year net gain on record, and biggest one-year percentage move since 1979.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

The massage was followed by “Golden Eye therapy,” during which Chen used an electronic device on my face with a metal roller ball on it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

“We can take every corner, we’ll swing every door first, because we don’t care if we get shot, we’re metal and plastic,” said Christian Van Sloun, Mithril’s chief drone pilot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

I turn on the metal table lamp and hold my card underneath the bright light.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller