woodwork

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, bond buyers came out of the woodwork and pushed the long-dated yield back down again.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Hansi Flick's side created several more clear chances in an entertaining clash but the woodwork and some profligate finishing stopped them from securing a far bigger victory.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

The bright colors, asymmetry and fanciful woodwork of Queen Annes gained nationwide popularity in the late 19th century.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Horatio, who can admittedly get lost in the woodwork, barely registers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

Alongside the clutter there is a starkness about the place that appeals to him: the floors are bare, the woodwork stripped, many of the windows without curtains to highlight their generous proportions.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri