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From now through July 7, the tournament won’t take a single day to catch its breath until the quarterfinals are set in stone.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

The last verse of the song says it all: “You know that flag flying over the courthouse means certain things are set in stone / Who we are, what we’ll do and what we won’t.”

From Salon May 28, 2026

But how the refund process might play out — for businesses or consumers in or out of court— isn’t set in stone.

From MarketWatch Mar. 12, 2026

If the Chargers were a home, general manager Joe Hortiz and coach Jim Harbaugh are in agreement: its foundation is set in stone.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 15, 2026

Deedee stood up, her face still set in stone, and took Mark’s hand before Trina could.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner




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