"Star-crossed" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Meant to be together, but fate intervenes and prevents them from being together; originally from William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet".
A staphylotomy is a surgical incision or cutting made in the stroma of the iris, the colored part of the eye, often to relieve angle-closure glaucoma or to bypass blockages in the trabecular meshwork, which helps to drain the aqueous humour (the fluid inside the eye) from the eye into the bloodstream.
A staple refers to a small, tapered metal fastener, typically made of iron or steel, used to join or attach two or more pieces of paper or binding material together, especially in an office setting. It also refers to a necessary or essential item or component. For example, "a staple of a diet" or "a staple of a city".
A stapler is a device or a small machine used to join sheets of paper together by driving a thin metal staple through their bound edges.
Adjective: containing or filled with the main feature or attraction of the zodiac: A star-packed constellation is one that contains a lot of bright stars.
The adjective "star-spangled" is a figurative expression that refers to something that is marked or associated with the American flag. It is often used to describe symbols, emblems, or tributes that celebrate the United States or its history.<br><br>The phrase originated from the American national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," which was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814. The anthem describes the American flag flying over Fort McHenry during the bombardment by the British Navy during the War of 1812, with its stars and stripes still waving.<br><br>The term "star-spangled" has since become a synonym for anything that evokes patriotism, American pride, or national identity. For example:<br><br> The star-spangled banner waving high over the stadium.<br> The star-spangled mural painted on the wall.<br> The star-spangled shops and restaurants in the downtown area.
Starbucks is a worldwide coffee company that was founded in the United States. The company is known for its high-end coffee, pastries, and other beverages, as well as its unique store designs and customer experience. It is one of the largest coffee companies in the world, with over 30,000 locations in more than 75 countries.