sandstone
noun
sand·stone
ˈsan(d)-ˌstōn 
: a sedimentary rock consisting of usually quartz sand united by some cement (such as silica or calcium carbonate)
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Curiosity drilled the clay mineral-containing sandstone sample in 2020, pulverized it and placed it within the SAM, or Sample Analysis at Mars, instrument, located in the rover’s belly.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Plume-like cypress trees quiver along curvaceous paths, walled in rustic local sandstone and concrete.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The nonprofit’s executive director, Tom Quinn, noticed the plaque was missing from its red sandstone base and reported the apparent theft to Lakewood police on April 10.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Rockwood Motor Court started hosting Route 66 travelers in 1929; today’s guests stay in the same Ozark sandstone cottages but enjoy modern renovations with Route 66 flair.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Apr. 2026
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Plume-like cypress trees quiver along curvaceous paths, walled in rustic local sandstone and concrete.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The nonprofit’s executive director, Tom Quinn, noticed the plaque was missing from its red sandstone base and reported the apparent theft to Lakewood police on April 10.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Rockwood Motor Court started hosting Route 66 travelers in 1929; today’s guests stay in the same Ozark sandstone cottages but enjoy modern renovations with Route 66 flair.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Apr. 2026
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“Sandstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandstone. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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sandstone
noun
sand·stone
-ˌstōn
: a rock made of sand held together by a natural cement
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