turned to stone
Example Sentences
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In the courtroom Thursday, as the verdict was read, it felt like the air had turned to stone.
From BBC • May 30, 2024
They continued on, somewhat remorseful, but on the outskirts of Cuzco, two were mysteriously turned to stone.
From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023
The oxygen they emitted caused the iron to fall as rust to the ocean floor, where it eventually turned to stone.
From Science Magazine • Feb. 15, 2023
This year it all turned to stone, starting last winter when Thorrington made three key decisions that set the tone for the lackluster season.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2020
She pointed to a pair of statue lovers, a man and a woman with their arms around each other, turned to stone by the monster.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
