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paving stone

British  

noun

  1. a concrete or stone slab for paving

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“These are the units to measure the worth / Of this woman as a woman regardless of birth,” a paving stone underneath the sculpture reads.

From Los Angeles Times

Some set fires and ripped paving stones from sidewalks and scattered them in the streets.

From Seattle Times

The void left by Court 1 has been filled by paving stones, new walkways, a coffee bar and other diversions.

From New York Times

Prosecutors have said the two attempted to conceal Lamont’s body by covering it with concrete, branches, paving stones and fertilizer, the Albany Times Union reported.

From Washington Times

So in 2006 it was replaced with a mechanical pedestal that rises from the paving stones to welcome officers arriving for work.

From New York Times