stones
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On the other hand, people at risk for kidney stones are often advised to drink more water to prevent stone formation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Gold and silver inlay work and green agate stones complete the garment.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
The cyclical freezing and thawing of soil also brings old shells to the surface, Goldammer said, much as flower beds can seem to produce fresh stones every winter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Between 200,000 and 400,000 people are estimated to engage in artisanal mining in Colombia, with many families relying on the income from selling the precious metals and stones they find to make ends meet.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
In her old life, the robot made fire by cracking special stones together until she got a spark.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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