diamond

Example Sentences

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"Failure after failure, then we found something we weren't expecting in the mess -- a real diamond in the rough. And it is all thanks to a failed control experiment," Vahey said.

From Science Daily

Materials with this level of hardness are among the toughest used in industrial applications and rank just below superhard materials such as sapphire and diamond.

From Science Daily

I love exploring Chinatown, peeking into the windows of jewelers boasting diamonds and gold and Rolexes, and discovering secret cinemas across the street from death doulas.

From Los Angeles Times

When Dad chose jewelry for Mom, he gave her small gold hoops and silver knots and tiny diamond studs.

From Literature

But Venezuela is also rich in minerals such as gold and diamonds, as well as bauxite, coltan and other rare materials used to make computers and mobile phones.

From Barron's