Stones
Britishplural noun
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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
England defender John Stones said he "lived all my dreams out" at Manchester City after confirming he will leave at the end of the season.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Stones, whose contract runs out this summer, has made 293 appearances since joining from Everton for £47.5m in 2016.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Stones played in 73% of games for City during his first season at the club, but that has dropped down to 30% this term because of muscular issues including thigh and calf problems.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
‘It is long since the beacons of the North were lit,’ he said; ‘and in the ancient days of Gondor they were not needed, for they had the Seven Stones.’
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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