set in stone
Example Sentences
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“There was nothing set in stone, me being young and dumb,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
It just shows you that the way to succeed in football management is not set in stone.
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026
If the Chargers were a home, general manager Joe Hortiz and coach Jim Harbaugh are in agreement: its foundation is set in stone.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026
“It’s not set in stone and you have to shift as you go.”
From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025
Deedee stood up, her face still set in stone, and took Mark’s hand before Trina could.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
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