runes

Example Sentences

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Even inside, it almost looks closed; I barely see the crystal-necklace-studded walls, the bowls of runes and bins of long, black candles around me.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

In the meantime, those running businesses or services are trying to read the runes.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

In 1952 a drinking horn engraved with runes was found during roadwork in Waukegan, near the shore of Lake Michigan, north of Chicago.

From Slate • Nov. 11, 2023

“Like the Russian pro-invasion Z, the infamous SS symbol used by the Nazi Schutzstaffel — two ancient runes that resemble lightning bolts—also stands for victory,” he wrote at the time.

From Washington Times • May 20, 2023

“So these are children’s stories?” asked Hermione, bending again over the runes.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling