wooden

Example Sentences

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“As you enter, you’re greeted by a bright, open floor plan with designer finishes and attention to detail including custom built-ins adding extra storage and stunning exposed wooden beams that add character and warmth.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

“No, chimneys no longer smoke with the same sincerity as formerly, and hearts have grown weary and wooden in Hungary.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The 70-year-old pope himself carried a large wooden cross through all 14 stations retracing Jesus Christ's path to the tomb, marking a return to a tradition observed by John Paul II and Benedict XVI.

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

Just inside his small private entrance a wooden bench ran along the wall.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom