stone

Example Sentences

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Finally, like the icing on a cake, the team rolled stone chips into the top of the asphalt.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Churchyards are popular spots for slow worms, she added, as they like to shelter in stone walls during the winter and hide amongst long grasses.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The latest findings strengthen the idea that ancient people, not natural forces, were responsible for moving the enormous stone across challenging terrain.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

In class, we arrive at “Slouching Towards Bethlehem,” and my students’ quiet fascination with Didion turns to stone.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

‘Remember,’ she said, ‘if you find the stone tooth, don’t touch it with your bare, hands. And you’d better let me have the pouch with the river eyes.’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver