woodwork

Example Sentences

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 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

Richarlison hit the woodwork and Van de Ven was denied by a brilliant Djordje Petrovic stop, but the fact is Spurs are generally having fewer shots than ever under Frank.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

Josh Laurent halved the arrears midway through the first half and hit the woodwork twice in the closing stages in their push for an equaliser before Bruno Guimaraes sealed victory for Eddie Howe's men.

From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025

Mr. Croker listened patiently, then looked around and, seeing the woodwork room empty except for the two of them, said, “I see you’re not wearing a badge, Malcolm.”

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman