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limestone

[lahym-stohn] / ˈlaɪmˌstoʊn /


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Every Maltese resident was to live within a 10-minute walk of green space, on an island composed largely of limestone, concrete, and the parking lot of a Lidl, that overall turns brown in the summer.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

This isn’t a column about aggregate—my sandstone versus limestone hot takes will have to wait.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Bacon Hole is found within the limestone cliffs of south Gower, overlooking the Bristol Channel, and is under the custodianship of the National Trust Cymru.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“From the moment you arrive, the home’s timeless Texas limestone facade, rich wood beams, and refined architectural detailing create an unmistakable sense of understated luxury,” the description notes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Whether Reuben hit them directly or not, water was going to come at them from every one of those directions—plus down from the clouds and up through the porous limestone underneath the city.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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