pearls

Example Sentences

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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 • Mar. 13, 2026

Beyond potential heavy metal exposure, the pearls themselves may create digestive problems.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

"It meant it was possible to capture a nearly 180 degree field of view, so you could almost capture them like a string of pearls in the sky."

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Bars and rings trade at a premium to the world price at gold and jewellery shops across the country, where bullion emblazoned with dragons is sold alongside ornate goldware inlaid with pearls and rubies.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Off to the side is a black velvet dress—it has short cap sleeves, a rounded neckline decorated with tiny pearls, and a swirly, flowing skirt.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper