stone

Example Sentences

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Sweden believed one of the Canadians was repeatedly double-touching, giving the stone another little prod with his finger to correct its course during Friday's round robin match.

From Barron's

Each stone has a sensor on it to ensure players release their grip on the handle before the thick green line that runs across the ice, known as the hog line.

From BBC

Lying one as Mouat threw his final stone, they took a risk in an attempt to claim two, but could not have anticipated just how badly it would go.

From BBC

It just shows you that the way to succeed in football management is not set in stone.

From BBC

She stares straight ahead— past the giant oak tree, past the stone gargoyle, past the ritzy apartments with the doorman.

From Literature