stoned

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The first Sunday service after the arrests, streamed from pastors outside the mainland, included a meditation on the biblical account of Stephen, the first-century disciple stoned to death for his faith.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

“I have been convicted and sacrificed and crucified and stoned without a trial and without the option to defend myself.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2025

The costumes are shining because the seamstress stoned them.

From Salon • Jan. 8, 2025

Duchene’s goal, his NHL-leading sixth game-winner, came seconds after Stars goalie Scott Wedgewood stoned Elias Pettersson on a 2-on-none at the other end.

From Washington Times • Dec. 22, 2023

The last rolling thunder of the avalanche stoned down about his ears, not touching him.

From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury