6 sentences with 'treasure'
Example sentences and phrases with the word treasure and other words derived from it.
• « The Greek expedition was crushed and the Athenians responded by moving the treasure of the League, previously held on the Greek island of Delos (hence the "League of Delia"), to Athens itself, arguing that the treasure was too vulnerable if it remained on Delos. »
• « While the Norwegians mourned the loss of their treasure, the case increasingly intrigued two London investigators: Chief Inspector Charles Roberts and his colleague John Butler, head of Scotland Yard's international organised crime unit. Since the thieves might try to sell the painting in London, it was not surprising that Lier contacted Roberts for help. »
• « Outside of Las Vegas, concert pianos were a rare treasure. But it was precisely this shortage that sparked an idea in Laura: why not pack up her own instrument and tour places where no pianist had ever been? »
• « Few gifts are as great as friendship. And with love, patience and wise guidance, we can help our children conquer this treasure. »
• « Over a billion years, helium-3 has been accumulating in stony deposits on the Moon, a treasure trove waiting to be discovered just 385,000 km from Earth. »
• « Other excavations in the region uncovered a veritable treasure trove of jewellery estimated at around one million roubles and estimated to date back to the 2nd century BC. »