pebbles

Example Sentences

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They then spent the night under the stars at Muzdalifah, halfway between Arafat and Mina, where they collected pebbles for the stoning.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

And at the waterfall, snails that could easily be confused for pebbles slowly trudged along algae-covered rocks as Semple Run flowed by.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

Planetesimals were among the first sizable objects to form from the swirling disc of dust and pebbles that surrounded the young Sun.

From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026

But for more people every year, it also means spending $7.50 and a few hours on a bag of Rancho Gordo dried heirlooms and turning a bunch of pebbles into dinner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

Pandemonium broke out in the vanguard of Cluny’s horde, with cries of agony as the pebbles found their marks.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques