pearl

Example Sentences

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Once a humble port town of pearl divers and traders, Dubai had a little oil but not much.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The animal appeared to be wearing a delicate pearl necklace.

From Science Daily • Jan. 28, 2026

All three rivers are protected for their importance to rare wildlife, including otters, freshwater pearl mussels and the Atlantic salmon.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025

But then, just before the broth is added, he stirs in the cipollini and red pearl, letting them barely soften, retaining a whisper of rawness.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2025

Brent Chisholm strode off the bus looking like he’d stepped straight out of a country music video, pearl snaps and all.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry