How to Use stone in a Sentence
- The pedestal is made of stone.
- His birthdate and date of death were carved on the stone.
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Maybe their bats turn to stone.
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Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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That’s not set in stone, though.
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Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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For tougher stains, use a pumice stone.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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But that isn't set in stone at this point.
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Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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He was hit through the lungs and stone dead.
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Jack O'Connor,
Outdoor Life,
24 Sep. 2025
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The steps were steep, and the stone was slick.
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Tamanna Nangia,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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She is headed back to the stones!
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Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
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His dad stacked stone at a quarry.
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Lloyd Blankfein,
Vanity Fair,
19 Feb. 2026
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But nothing is set in stone quite yet.
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Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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As if written on a stone tablet?
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Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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The sun falls out of heaven like a stone.
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Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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For the ones who light up the room—stars and stones are a must.
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Afia Asamoah,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
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The letter grades are not yet set in stone.
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Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The letter grades are not yet set in stone.
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Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Arthur drawing the sword from the stone.
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Sam Sussman
september 16,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
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One answer that matched the wear on the stone.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2026
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Nothing is set in stone at this point in time.
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Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Those in glass houses should not throw stones.
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Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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It’s hardly set in stone, of course.
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Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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In most cases the stone mulches tend to stay put.
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Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
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Suites come with large stone fireplaces.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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Answers to this aren’t set in stone, though.
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Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Gray stone, wooden beams, iron tools.
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Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Don’t leave any stone unturned.
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Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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This stone firepit keeps the fire contained and ice cool.
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Marisa Donnelly,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
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Those in glass houses should not throw stones, of course.
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Kevin Coulson,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Sure, this is a stepping stone, but is this her dream?
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Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Or a pile of stones where once there had been a convent.
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Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Besides fellow royal bride Markle, many celebrities have joined Rhys-Jones in the tri-stone sparkler club.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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The royal added multi-stone dangle earrings to accessorize her outfit.
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Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Prince Harry proposed in 2017 with a tri-stone diamond ring of his design.
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Jessica Gibbs,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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The royal presented his future bride with a unique tri-stone engagement ring, representing the past, present, and future of their love story.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Like Queen Letizia, Queen Mathilde opted for a pair of multi-stone dangle earrings to complete her overall official royal engagement ensemble.
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Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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More recently, Meghan Markle received a tri-stone diamond engagement ring from Prince Harry in 2017, featuring diamonds sourced from one of Princess Diana’s bracelets.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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