conch
Example Sentences
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Hold a conch shell up to your ear and you can hear the sound of the sea.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
In the meantime, species like the queen conch have lacked federal environmental protection and moved steadily toward extinction.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 27, 2023
Officers reported finding two empty conch shells next to a pot and an active fire.
From Washington Times • Nov. 22, 2023
Actors tapped out beats on native drums and blew conch shells, as a modern orchestra at the back of the stage accompanied them.
From Reuters • Jul. 19, 2023
The conch was silent, a gleaming tusk; Ralph's face was dark with breathlessness and the air over the island was full of bird-clamor and echoes ringing.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
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