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carved in stone
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carved in stone and engraved in stone; written in stone
Fig. permanent or not subject to change. (Often in the negative.) Now, this isn't carved in stone yet, but this looks like the way it's going to be. Is this policy carved in stone, or can it still be modified?
See also: carve, stone


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It should be very clear that deciding on the online advertising mix does not guarantee success for the mere factor that the mix itself is not engraved in stone and it could be changed depending on the changes that could occur on the above mentioned factors.
The new name will be engraved in stone in coming weeks and transported to the summit - the highest point in England and Wales.
It used to be engraved in stone that when players left Anfield, they rarely caused fans and managers any regret.
 
 
 
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