carved in stone
Example Sentences
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Recent history is, however, recent—important moments not yet carved in stone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2025
Ukraine's leader is a boxing fan and has a glove carved in stone gifted to him by Usyk proudly placed in his office.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2023
Those terms are not carved in stone, however.
From New York Times ● Apr. 26, 2023
In cemeteries from Alaska to Israel, families have memorialized their loved ones with the deceased’s most cherished recipes carved in stone.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 30, 2022
His eyes became distant, like secrets carved in stone.
From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis
