ivory

Example Sentences

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Though fluent in academic lingo, his verse was approachable, written with students and the public in mind and indicative of someone who always made sure to not stay stuck in the proverbial ivory tower.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The 'Adorant', a mammoth ivory plaque discovered in Geißenklösterle Cave in the Ach Valley, shows a lion-human hybrid figure and is covered with rows of dots and notches.

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026

“I use these examples to show my team that we can’t be ivory tower operators.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

The discoveries included a silver, gold and garnet bird's-head terminal with elephant ivory inlays, possibly from a drinking-horn, several gold rings, and other metal objects.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

I lean down and stroke Boomer’s head, black dappled with spots of ivory.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish