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limestone

[lahym-stohn] / ˈlaɪmˌstoʊn /


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“Grand and lavish, this limestone townhouse, on a highly coveted block known for its magnificent residences, is truly unparalleled,” it stated, noting that the property was “designed for luxurious living and the highest caliber entertaining.”

From MarketWatch

Blood stained the white limestone rocks, blending in with the West Bank's distinctive reddish soil.

From Barron's

Nothing would be left but dust, and chunks of limestone, and bits of thatch settling on the floor.

From Literature

Dramatic waterfalls cascade over limestone steps in the Swale making this swimming spot especially picturesque.

From BBC

Eventually the entire massif stands exposed: a solitary block of limestone rising 1,800 feet above the Mojave floor.

From Los Angeles Times