stones

Example Sentences

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Speaking to Beijing News, a resident who lives about 1km away from the factory said villagers now have to take detours after stones were blasted onto the road.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Then the singer, who has struggled with kidney stones, plainly laid out what has been causing her grief.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Botswana relies on diamonds for about a third of its gross domestic product, but revenues have fallen sharply due to weak prices and rising competition from lab-grown stones, which has curbed demand.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Precious stones sat in vitrines and on velvet trays throughout the building.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

There had to be something that only he could give, and he was so desperate for the stones.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny