cones
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pluralof cone.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
cone
Example Sentences
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In the developing retina, the breakdown of this molecule limits the formation of blue cones in the central region.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
In this case, the hormones appear to encourage the remaining blue cones to change into red and green cones.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
I slipped a few of the marshmallow-size Sequoia cones into my pocket.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Many are framed by garlands of ripe-for-the-picking fruits and vegetables and assorted vegetation such as pine cones, a rare instance of still-life in sculpture.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
The lady hands us our cones, and we sit at a table.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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