ivory
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Though fluent in academic lingo, his verse was approachable, written with students and the public in mind and indicative of someone who always made sure to not stay stuck in the proverbial ivory tower.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
The 'Adorant', a mammoth ivory plaque discovered in Geißenklösterle Cave in the Ach Valley, shows a lion-human hybrid figure and is covered with rows of dots and notches.
From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026
The discoveries included a silver, gold and garnet bird's-head terminal with elephant ivory inlays, possibly from a drinking-horn, several gold rings, and other metal objects.
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026
Another emblematic Sheinbaum choice was the dress she wore for her October 2024 swearing-in: a knee-length, ivory creation with embroidered wildflowers cascading down one side.
From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026
It’s of my parents posing in front of a gossamer curtain of pale ivory.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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