gem
Example Sentences
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The rapper's team argued in court that Saxon was an unlicensed contractor who "destroyed" the "architectural gem" while working there.
From BBC
The weathered gems along the two-lane stretch that runs north from Baker toward the Nevada border.
From Los Angeles Times
They succeeded — this musical is an underrated gem — but its Luna’s less showy performance that truly winds up stealing your heart.
From Los Angeles Times
But the only reason that constantly trading away their top selections can be such a successful approach is the team’s uncanny ability to unearth gems in the later rounds.
Sun and star motifs rendered in gold enhance the gem’s night sky coloring, while the classic flower designs celebrate the 130th anniversary of the Louis Vuitton Monogram.
From Los Angeles Times
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