Stones
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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England defender John Stones is in advanced talks with Inter Milan about joining the Italian side on a free transfer.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Chelsea are interested in signing England defender John Stones on a free transfer following his departure from Manchester City.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
The spine of England’s team runs from goalkeeper Jordan Pickford through defender John Stones to striker Harry Kane, who are all 32.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
On the plus side, it’s a hooky blues-rock number with rhythmic drive, which is a formula the Rolling Stones perfected roughly 60 years ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Stones shattered at the sound and the sharp edges of echo came back to cut at them.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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