stone

Example Sentences

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The 725-acre campus, adorned by stone neo-Gothic buildings, is largely tax-exempt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

"Commending the commitment of both delegations to engage constructively, the Prime Minister expressed the hope that these talks would serve as a stepping stone toward durable peace in the region," Sharif's office said.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Long after the owl, hutia, and possibly even the bees had disappeared, paleontologists uncovered this unusual record preserved in stone.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

A spokesperson for the couple said the stone walls and turfed roof would make it barely visible, and that the energy efficient house would be used as a "family, forever home".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Elliot pulled me to the right and down so we sat with our backs against the cold stone wall next to one of the Glitch platforms.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin