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Stones

British  
/ stəʊnz /

plural noun

  1. the. See Rolling Stones

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The truth of daily life under Stalin, keeping time in a world before clocks, how the Rolling Stones began and more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

England defender John Stones said he "lived all my dreams out" at Manchester City after confirming he will leave at the end of the season.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Silva said this season that Stones is a "special player" and it is "not a coincidence" that the team play better "when John is fit".

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

They toured with the Rolling Stones when the legendary rock band was just starting and the Ronettes were the stars.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

The door to Harper's office is closed, but we can hear the song "Shattered" by the Rolling Stones playing inside.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins

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