Stones
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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The Wembley win also proved to be a memorable occasion for captain Bernardo Silva and John Stones, who are both leaving the club at the end of the season.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
The local product was given a standing ovation when he was replaced on 82 minutes by John Stones and there was further cheer at full-time when he was announced as the man of the match.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Rita Ora, Rolling Stones star Ronnie Wood and Sir Rod Stewart were among performers marking five decades of the organisation.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
The truth of daily life under Stalin, keeping time in a world before clocks, how the Rolling Stones began and more.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Fredericksburg and Stones River—the stories of these two battles filled the papers during the last days of 1862 and the early ones of 1863.
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
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