stone
Example Sentences
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Judit is “caged in her senses . . . a burning stone prison.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Although the astronauts will not land on the moon, Artemis II mimics early Apollo missions that were designed as a stepping stone to test all of the equipment and procedures before making the daring landing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
"It's a stepping stone to Mars, where we might have the most likelihood of finding evidence of past life, but it's also a Rosetta Stone for how other solar systems form."
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
Like Lionel Messi before him, Lamine Yamal has perfected the art of weaving in off the right flank, a hazy mirage of blaugrana turning defenders to stone, before a trademark left-foot finish.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
The stink got stronger as he followed the tunnel, hearing nothing but his own breathing, seeing nothing but glimpses of glistening red stone.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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