noun
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Today, Emily, Jessica and Camilla Staveley-Taylor perform together in their own band, the Staves, characterized by the celestial harmonies of three sisters who grew up blending their voices.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 2, 2021
Most popular at home in England, the Staves released their third album, “Good Woman,” last month after a long and rough layoff.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 2, 2021
Self-deprecation aside, the album sees The Staves evolve into a bolder, more experimental band than the folk-adjacent trio who emerged from Watford's open mic scene with 2012's Dead & Born & Grown.
From BBC • Oct. 19, 2020
"They thought it might invite negative reviews," says Camilla, doing a perfect impression of a self-important rock critic: "The Staves were 'trying' to be good, but it didn't work."
From BBC • Oct. 19, 2020
Timber, tons 8,308 Handspikes, number 159 Pine Boards and Plank, M. feet 52 Lathwood, cords 274 Staves, M. 8 Dry Fish, quintals 800 Masts and Spars 191 Pickled Fish, barrels 155 Richibucto.
From History of New Brunswick by Fisher, Peter
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