cobblestone
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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
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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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