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beads

NOUN
string of small, often round, objects
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"These ubiquitous little beads of rock are the basic building blocks from which the planets themselves were eventually assembled," Grewal said.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026

In a post to X on Monday, the "Turn Back Time" singer wrote: "My dear Bob has gone up to heaven. Knowing him, he's bringing sequins, beads and his sketch pad. Good nite sweet Prince."

From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026

In the dining room, vintage Doyle Lane ceramic beads dangle from a Mission-style wooden clock while designer handbags are draped over chairs and hat racks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026

Elsewhere, sizable sculptures of unknown creatures made from glass beads are effortfully wacky.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

As I help him to sit up, he goes pale and beads of sweat break out on his face.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone




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