limestone
noun
lime·stone
ˈlīm-ˌstōn 
: a rock that is formed chiefly by accumulation of organic remains (such as shells or coral), consists mainly of calcium carbonate, is extensively used in building, and yields lime when burned
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The harness itself is made of heavy-duty fabric, with a high-grade limestone neoprene wrapping around the body.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 July 2025
To maintain the integrity of the white limestone walls, both owners utilized similar methods.
—Aileen Weintraub, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 July 2025
Modern Monuments Today, American states are building monuments to excess of their own—not from limestone, but from steel, concrete, and server racks.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
The tomb likely belonged to an elite knight, having been made from limestone imported from the Swedish island of Gotland.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 July 2025
To maintain the integrity of the white limestone walls, both owners utilized similar methods.
—Aileen Weintraub, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 July 2025
Modern Monuments Today, American states are building monuments to excess of their own—not from limestone, but from steel, concrete, and server racks.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
The tomb likely belonged to an elite knight, having been made from limestone imported from the Swedish island of Gotland.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2025
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limestone
noun
lime·stone
ˈlīm-ˌstōn
: a rock that is formed chiefly from animal remains (as shells or coral), consists mainly of calcium carbonate, is used in building, and gives lime when burned
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