emerald
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Then, two bright emerald eyes appeared low in the grass.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
She said the group was always on the lookout for new arrivals and had already recorded the willow emerald damselfly, the southern oak bush cricket and the purple emperor butterfly, as more species travelled north.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
The Green Lantern, whose ring is powered by an emerald lamp, “manifests” whatever he needs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Meanwhile, the primary bathroom is the epitome of luxury thanks to its emerald tiles, walk-in shower, and a large soaking tub.
From MarketWatch ● May 28, 2026
“Oh, my hero, my jump-shooter. Let me touch your feet. No, your feet smell like something dead. Let me touch your golden hair or your runny red nose. Let me touch your emerald bellybutton.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
A stunning jeweled dagger hilt and scabbard from Jahangir’s reign incorporate more than 2,000 diamonds, rubies and emeralds set in an intricate pattern in gold.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
In addition to lithium, Somaliland is rich in tantalum and niobium -- critical minerals for electronics -- as well as gold, copper, and emeralds, according to the ministry, though quantities have yet to be verified.
From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026
The crown is missing one of eight golden eagles that adorned it but retains its 56 emeralds and all but 10 of its 1,354 diamonds.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2026
Authorities are deeply concerned, however, that the jewels risk being broken down for their valuable gems, which range from hundreds of diamonds to emeralds and sapphires the size of lozenges.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2025
Her golden hair tumbled across her bare shoulders, and around her waist was a woven belt studded with emeralds.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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