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limestone

[lahym-stohn] / ˈlaɪmˌstoʊn /


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The scheme, led by Durham County Council and the Heritage Coast Partnership, focused on restoring magnesian limestone grasslands between Nose's Point near Seaham and Blackhall Rocks.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

We had chosen Malhamdale because its limestone topography is considered the most stunning of the Dales.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

The pale limestone cliffs loomed, an essential feature of the Texas Hill Country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Designed to exude a feeling of “understated luxury,” the well-appointed abode has been designed with only the most high-caliber materials, starting with its limestone facade, which blends beautifully with the greenery that surrounds it.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Raizel asked once we had passed through the Stockyards’ limestone gate.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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