carved in stone
Example Sentences
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Recent history is, however, recent—important moments not yet carved in stone.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025
Ukraine's leader is a boxing fan and has a glove carved in stone gifted to him by Usyk proudly placed in his office.
From BBC • Aug. 25, 2023
Kazaks added that initially the ECB should raise rates by 25 basis points but this increment is not carved in stone.
From Reuters • Apr. 26, 2022
And a young intern who once dreamed of becoming a forensic psychologist whose identity was now seemingly carved in stone: That woman.
From New York Times • Sep. 1, 2021
“The emperor is not known for his humility,” Amah said, “and great deeds carved in stone do have much power.”
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
