turned to stone
Example Sentences
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In the courtroom Thursday, as the verdict was read, it felt like the air had turned to stone.
From BBC • May 30, 2024
They continued on, somewhat remorseful, but on the outskirts of Cuzco, two were mysteriously turned to stone.
From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023
When I learned that Auxillary Bishop David O’Connell had been shot to death in his home, I felt as if I had been turned to stone.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2023
The oxygen they emitted caused the iron to fall as rust to the ocean floor, where it eventually turned to stone.
From Science Magazine • Feb. 15, 2023
You’d think I was Medusa the way they’ve turned to stone while staring at me.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
