through stone
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of through stone
First recorded in 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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I descended into a crevice in the earth shrouded by foliage, and passed through stone chambers with dioramas with an audio-guide explaining the dramatic saga.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025
“Water cuts through stone, and we’ll do the same, bit by bit. At first it is a small stream and then it turns into a river.”
From New York Times • Aug. 7, 2023
Cracks slice through stone walls and floor tiles, houses have been reinforced and propped up by huge wooden beams, a construction company truck is parked in almost every driveway.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2022
Within the stone walls of the medieval village of Santo Stefano di Sessanio, narrow lanes weave through stone arches, cobbled piazzas and overhanging buildings.
From Reuters • Nov. 4, 2016
"Then I can understand the miracle," the Doctor said, "for I believe that fellow could take you through the air and carry you through stone walls with a wave of his hand."
From Rujub, the Juggler by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
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