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emerald

[em-er-uhld, em-ruhld] / ˈɛm ər əld, ˈɛm rəld /


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As impressive as any coffee-table book, this photo album is made of Italian marbled paper and sold in mottled tones like emerald green and coral pink.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

The emerald green bridge is a major thoroughfare connecting the city of San Pedro to Terminal Island, home to both the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

Then, two bright emerald eyes appeared low in the grass.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

She said the group was always on the lookout for new arrivals and had already recorded the willow emerald damselfly, the southern oak bush cricket and the purple emperor butterfly, as more species travelled north.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

“To be found with this emerald is the last thing I need!” she exclaimed, and tossed it back to the bellboy.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

Conservators say one of its eight golden eagles is missing and so are 10 of its 1,354 diamonds, but its 56 emeralds and central globe survived.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

Napoleon gifted the iconic necklace, featuring 32 Colombian emeralds and 1,138 diamonds, along with its matching emerald earrings, to Marie-Louise for their wedding in 1810.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

The jewellery was made with gold, sapphires and emeralds originating from Zambia or Thailand, according to Spanish media.

From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026

In addition to lithium, Somaliland is rich in tantalum and niobium -- critical minerals for electronics -- as well as gold, copper, and emeralds, according to the ministry, though quantities have yet to be verified.

From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026

The bamboo, pine, and plum leaves seemed to shine in the sun as if carved from emeralds, and the accents of the pink and red flowers were like nestled rubies.

From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin


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