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pearl

noun as in gem

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But, she offered: "I think there are some people that would listen to the music and they'd be clutching their pearls."

From BBC

Serve it with buttered orzo, maybe, or pearl couscous slicked with olive oil.

From Salon

When Democrats called to replace her after she ruled against them during the Biden years, Republicans clutched their pearls at the apparent disrespect their colleagues were showing the sacred Byrd Rule.

From Salon

News purists clutched their pearls, but the audience welcomed it.

"Activists disguised as humanitarians clutch their pearls and rush out press releases in support of these failed systems," said Mr Moore.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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