beads

Example Sentences

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Baily's Beads: As the diamond dissipates, any remaining light sparkles through deep valleys on the Moon's edge.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2024

Beads like this one were likely used to decorate their bodies or clothing.

From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 2024

Beads of sweat form on Juan Rojas’ face as he trudges down a street on his Hollywood route, arms filled with packages.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2022

Beads, rope, crystals, paint rollers, shells, twigs, plastic flowers, hula hoops and, in this new exhibition, a bra have featured on the surfaces of her works.

From New York Times • Sep. 30, 2021

Beads of spit fly from his swollen purple lips; a deep animal-like growl rises from his throat.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed