pearl

Example Sentences

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But up there where my neck craned to see, above the crazy roofs and crooked chimneys, was a square of pale pearl sky.

From Literature

But the vibe coders wouldn’t be swayed, accusing the critics of “pearl clutching” and ignorance over the vast promise of AI.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Ruby-ah, pearls don’t lie on the seashore. If you want one, you must dive for it.”

From Literature

Before you envision Emily Post clutching her pearls at the thought of sneaking out without a proper goodbye, know that etiquette isn’t about rigidity—it’s all about context.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From The Wall Street Journal