stones

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"Unlike stones, wooden objects need special conditions to survive over long periods of time," says Dr. Annemieke Milks, a leading expert in early wooden tools.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

Drake’s always been a bully, throwing stones from his frigid fortress of solitude and hiding his hand in a diamond-encrusted glove he won at auction.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

We lost a huge chunk of bands that were the stepping stones for where we’re at now.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Shake a bucket of gravel and larger stones will rise to the top as smaller grains sink below.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

We went on down the path with Patch pulling on my hand, veering this way and that to pick up stones for his collection.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff