stone

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Several other strains of the bacteria exist and can infect other host plants, including citrus, stone fruits, almonds, oleander and some shade trees, according to the California Pierce’s Disease Control Program.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

This is echoed on Ashton High Street by Lewis Ash, who tells me: "I don't want it to be a stepping stone for Andy Burnham."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Churchyards are popular spots for slow worms, she added, as they like to shelter in stone walls during the winter and hide amongst long grasses.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The study builds on earlier research that ruled out glaciers as the primary means of transporting the stone.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

‘Does it have stone teeth inside the stone mouth?’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver