pearl

Example Sentences

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Once a humble port town of pearl divers and traders, Dubai had a little oil but not much.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Matijevich says he likes to “bring out the fun onions,” like cipollini or pearl onions.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

The animal appeared to be wearing a delicate pearl necklace.

From Science Daily • Jan. 28, 2026

"The album is not for any pearl clutchers," she told CBS News, with reference to prim, prudish or easily offended people.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025

The pearl didn’t seem so lucky when she couldn’t tell Alex Rover about it.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr