Stones
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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England defender John Stones is in advanced talks with Inter Milan about joining the Italian side on a free transfer.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Defending as a 4-4-2 before attacking in the 3-2-2-3, it was Stones who stepped up from centre-back into a midfield pair with Rodri during City's Treble-winning season, when Maresca was assistant manager.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
The spine of England’s team runs from goalkeeper Jordan Pickford through defender John Stones to striker Harry Kane, who are all 32.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
It would have been perfectly understandable and even a little poetic if the Rolling Stones had ended their career as a studio band with the 2016 covers set “Blue & Lonesome.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The Stones of Seeing do not lie, and not even the Lord of Barad-dûr can make them do so.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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