stones

Example Sentences

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Like early hominids, birds craft sticks and stones into tools.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Drake’s always been a bully, throwing stones from his frigid fortress of solitude and hiding his hand in a diamond-encrusted glove he won at auction.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

We lost a huge chunk of bands that were the stepping stones for where we’re at now.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

She rocked this Veekee James silver corset flowing dress embellished with hudreds of stones and crystals.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

I walked to my own house first, added a piece of turf to the fire, ran my hands over the stones in the hearth.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff