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cobblestone

[kob-uhl-stohn] / ˈkɒb əlˌstoʊn /








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But another Nantucket exists too: one of quaint cobblestone streets, sunsets that have to be seen to be believed and secluded beaches where you can spend hours without seeing another soul.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 20, 2026

A few distant screeches of brooms on cobblestone, that’s all.

From Salon Nov. 8, 2025

The idea of crutches on cobblestone streets was comical, ridiculous and potentially dangerous.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2025

She added people were due to come down and draw rainbow colours on the cobblestone outside of her shop in chalk over the weekend.

From BBC Jun. 20, 2025

They were standing in the shadowy arcade that encircled the cobblestone courtyard.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

Tanks, jeeps and amphibious vehicles rolled over the cobblestones.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

The gray skies part, the clouds lift and a warm maternal comfort spreads across the film, creeping in like the sun’s rays falling on cobblestones still shining from a sudden downpour.

From Salon Jun. 29, 2026

The gruelling French farm tracks with their jagged cobblestones seem barely fit for a cow's hoof, let alone a Lycra-clad cyclists' thin tyre and ultra-light bike.

From BBC Apr. 13, 2026

Once on the Parisian cobblestones, he could well become the real attraction.

From Barron's Jan. 30, 2026

Kaz struck his walking stick against the cobblestones as the bells from the Church of Barter began to chime.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo




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