pearls
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Whether you’re swanning around with an iPhone, a gold Rolex watch, a diamond ring or a string of pearls, try not to flash them when you’re out in public.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Beijing has long been accused of seeking to develop facilities around the Indian Ocean -- a so-called "string of pearls" -- to counter India's rise and secure its own economic interests.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
As the process continues, larger clusters of nucleoids often break apart into smaller groups that settle into neighboring pearls.
From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026
In her formalwear, Elizabeth favored elaborate embroidery of satin, lace, and silk that incorporated pearls, crystals and sequins.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Rather than offset the effect with a string of pearls, she reached in a moment’s inspiration for a necklace of pure jet.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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