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emerald

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


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The Green Lantern, whose ring is powered by an emerald lamp, “manifests” whatever he needs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

The portrait features an Indian woman in a formal pose, wearing a string of pearls, a large emerald pendant and a nose ring.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

Meanwhile, the primary bathroom is the epitome of luxury thanks to its emerald tiles, walk-in shower, and a large soaking tub.

From MarketWatch ● May 28, 2026

They include a diamond and emerald necklace Emperor Napoleon gave to his wife were stolen.

From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2026

The patches of mold disappeared from the tree trunks, and the drooping plants rose upright, their leaves turning bright emerald as they basked in the blossom's light.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

A stunning jeweled dagger hilt and scabbard from Jahangir’s reign incorporate more than 2,000 diamonds, rubies and emeralds set in an intricate pattern in gold.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 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

It also has significant oil reserves, as well as gold, silver, emeralds, platinum and coal.

From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2026

Authorities are deeply concerned, however, that the jewels risk being broken down for their valuable gems, which range from hundreds of diamonds to emeralds and sapphires the size of lozenges.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2025

The glittering green eyes, examining Jeremy as carefully as he was examining their owner, looked like a pair of intelligent emeralds.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville



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