stone

Example Sentences

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He was once phenomenal but he's now a stepping stone for younger fighters and a shell of the fighter he once was.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 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

In contrast, ancient civilizations carved their knowledge into stone, allowing it to survive for thousands of years.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

As their footsteps retreated, I sagged backward against the cool stone in relief, only to stand back up abruptly as something dug into my back.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin