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Stones

British  
/ stəʊnz /

plural noun

  1. the. See Rolling Stones

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The local product was given a standing ovation when he was replaced on 82 minutes by John Stones and there was further cheer at full-time when he was announced as the man of the match.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Rita Ora, Rolling Stones star Ronnie Wood and Sir Rod Stewart were among performers marking five decades of the organisation.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

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

Stones played in 73% of games for City during his first season at the club, but that has dropped down to 30% this term because of muscular issues including thigh and calf problems.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Stones rattled behind him; an instant later, Eilonwy dropped to the ground.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander

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