goldstone
[gohld-stohn]
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Origin of goldstone
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Examples from the Web for goldstone
Contemporary Examples
All seem to agree that Goldstone was a determinant of Israel's relatively restrained attack against Hamas this time around.
They are, however, overestimating the influence of the Goldstone report on Israel's military actions.
What Goldstone writes about in Gaza was child's play by comparison.
One final comment is in order regarding the Goldstone report and its broader ramifications.
Goldstone later rescinded his claim and apologized for the report.
Historical Examples
In Hove Park is the famous "grey wether," called the "Goldstone."
Seaward SussexEdric Holmes
This used to lay in Goldstone Bottom between the railway and the Downs.
Seaward SussexEdric Holmes
I watched the water ridging against the horizon like goldstone and changing swiftly to the blackest of greens.
The Blue ManMary Hartwell Catherwood
The product was for a long time and is still used in the arts under the name of goldstone.
The total length of the headings at Goldstone Bottom is 13,000 feet.
goldstone
- another name for aventurine (def. 2), aventurine (def. 3)
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