wooden

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AFP journalists saw devotees deliberately puncturing their skin with glass shards attached to a small wooden paddle to ensure their bleeding during the ritual, a way to atone for sins and seek miracles from God.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

However, while wooden or leather shields were more common in those times, rare bronze ones were used not only for defence but also symbolised the status of the warriors they belonged to.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The house cut an impressive figure, jutting out from the main road with its traditional wooden architecture and curved roof tiles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Instead, look for a track in a nook above the seating area, where one can race wooden blocks affixed with wheels — think Pinewood Derby — down a track painted to mimic a waterway.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Inwardly fuming, I fixed a wooden expression on my face, folded the headband, and laid it back with the others.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu