woodwork

Example Sentences

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Many of the old tree sitters — white-haired and brimming with stories of Bari — have come out of the woodwork for the latest battle.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

The brownstone has fireplaces, and all the woodwork is original.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Dimarco, who took his season's tally to nine assists, also hit the woodwork and cleared a certain goal off the line as Inter moved eight points clear of city rivals AC Milan.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

So as not to be in the way, I sat real still-like to fade into the woodwork.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson