limestone
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We had chosen Malhamdale because its limestone topography is considered the most stunning of the Dales.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
“From the moment you arrive, the home’s timeless Texas limestone facade, rich wood beams, and refined architectural detailing create an unmistakable sense of understated luxury,” the description notes.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
The surrounding landscape is made of karst, a type of sharp limestone terrain that lacks stable soil.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
Kone does much of its research underground in Lohja, Finland, in a facility sunk deep into a working limestone mine that lets engineers test travel distances of more than three football fields.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
They had engulfed the great buildings and were slowly ripping apart the soft limestone with their roots.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
Vocabulary lists containing limestone
Earth Science - Middle School
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Earth Science - High School
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Rocks and Minerals - Middle School and High School
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