gem
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Design fans were upset by the couple’s decision to tear down the original structure, known as the Zimmerman House, which dated to the 1950s and was considered a design gem.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
The artistic director was also thrilled to find an ultra-rare gem in Zadek’s piece: a truly original story.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026
The rapper's team argued in court that Saxon was an unlicensed contractor who "destroyed" the "architectural gem" while working there.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
But the real gem of Pascagoula is its namesake river.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026
“So long as he wears the gem he is bound to me, blood and soul,” the red priestess said.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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