gems

Example Sentences

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That's a shame, as they contain some gems – not least All Alone, the heart-rending story of a young single mother whose life "never goes the way she may have wanted it to".

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The show includes some early gems, including her 1926 self-portrait and 1933’s “My Dress Hangs There,” a grim view of New York City she painted during a weekslong stay there with Rivera.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Iger has treasured such animated gems as Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Winnie the Pooh, Polynesian princess Moana and more.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

In a year set to be dominated by headline grabbing debuts, the real opportunity may lie in patiently watching which 2025 IPOs mature, where the patient investor could find the market’s hidden gems.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

Dye my skin magenta and implant gems in it?

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins