stone
Example Sentences
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This saga began on Friday, during its men’s match against Sweden, when the Swedes accused Canadian curlers of grazing the stone with their fingertips after they’d already released it.
Sweden believed one of the Canadians was repeatedly double-touching, giving the stone another little prod with his finger to correct its course during Friday's round robin match.
From Barron's
Each stone has a sensor on it to ensure players release their grip on the handle before the thick green line that runs across the ice, known as the hog line.
From BBC
Lying one as Mouat threw his final stone, they took a risk in an attempt to claim two, but could not have anticipated just how badly it would go.
From BBC
It just shows you that the way to succeed in football management is not set in stone.
From BBC
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