stone

Example Sentences

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Cherries and other stone fruits, including apricots and plums, require a certain number of cold hours.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

“Every element reflects intentional design, from bespoke millwork and curated lighting to a refined palette of stone, wood, and metal,” it states.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

David's planning on losing another stone before stopping the injections.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Instead of viewing them solely as stone replicas of ancient bones, researchers are beginning to see some fossils as possible molecular time capsules that still preserve traces of prehistoric biology millions of years later.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

He dreamed that Fa was alive again; but instead of a face, he had a blank white stone.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver