pearls

Example Sentences

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Whether you’re swanning around with an iPhone, a gold Rolex watch, a diamond ring or a string of pearls, try not to flash them when you’re out in public.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

For her performance, which lasted less than three minutes, Miss Becky wore two strands of pearls and matching earrings.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

He has also mocked allies uneasy about the widening conflict, referring to those who "wring their hands and clutch their pearls, hemming and hawing about the use of force."

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Beyond potential heavy metal exposure, the pearls themselves may create digestive problems.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

When he returned to his chair, she looked at him and ran her fingers over the pearls.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk