ivories

Example Sentences

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Rumours that Taylor Swift would turn up and tinkle the ivories were shot down by Grammy producer Ben Winston.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

This is not a concert in which the lead singer will occasionally tinkle the ivories for effect.

From Salon • Jun. 24, 2025

Pianist Chloe Flower became a main character at the Globes for more than tickling the ivories throughout the night — for good and ill.

From Washington Post • Jan. 11, 2023

The show also features the Bagram ivories, a rare collection of carved ivory plaques, owned by the Guimet, that were found in Bagram, about 40 miles north of Kabul.

From New York Times • Oct. 19, 2022

“How are you all doing?” the nurse said, bounding in and exhibiting her ivories again.

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel