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The authors argue that such large numbers of spheroids could only have come from human hands.
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Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 18 Sep. 2023
But because the earth is an oblate spheroid, the sea level at the Equator is some 14 miles farther from the center of the earth than the sea level at the North Pole.
—Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2023
Unlike baseball or basketball, the American football relies on a spiral rotation because of its prolate spheroid shape.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Popular Science, 6 Feb. 2023
Planet Earth is shaped more like an oblate spheroid which looks like a flatter circle.
—Emy Rodriguez Flores, Popular Mechanics, 10 Jan. 2023
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Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 18 Sep. 2023
But because the earth is an oblate spheroid, the sea level at the Equator is some 14 miles farther from the center of the earth than the sea level at the North Pole.
—Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2023
Unlike baseball or basketball, the American football relies on a spiral rotation because of its prolate spheroid shape.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Popular Science, 6 Feb. 2023
Planet Earth is shaped more like an oblate spheroid which looks like a flatter circle.
—Emy Rodriguez Flores, Popular Mechanics, 10 Jan. 2023
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These events create the best aurora, and the extended auroral oval will be observable by most people.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Martinsville Speedway holds a significant place in NASCAR history and is renowned for its tight, half-mile oval configuration that frequently pushes drivers to their limits.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Veterans can enjoy an Egg McMuffin or bacon egg cheese biscuit, along with a hash brown and any size soft drink, tea, or coffee.Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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Whisking constantly, slowly add 1 cup of the hot broth to the egg mixture to temper.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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As an actor who’s appeared on several hit shows, Johnston was identified quickly among the hundreds of Donald Trump supporters who stormed the Capitol following an inflammatory speech by the outgoing president at the nearby ellipse.Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024
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Since the moon’s orbital path around Earth is a slight ellipse, there’s a near-point (perigee) and a far-point (apogee) every month.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Exasperated Cowboys want explanation for no-call on 49ers’ key touchdown pass 49ers defensive line Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield is a quick thrower of the ball.Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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With the score sitting at 14-10, Crabb smacked the ball at Banesh who parried it, his touch giving Partain the option to pass it back to his teammate.Aaron Heisen, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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In particular, the company has beefed up its lifestyle category with unexpected objects, such as a 120-euro sculptural metallic box with scented spheres to hang in closets or cars and 48-euro ceramic pencils to dip into concentrated perfume to make desks and corporate environments more enjoyable.Sandra Salibian, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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Each beverage comes with a chocolate sphere that melts to reveal mini marshmallows and a pink bow marshmallow when placed in the drink.Carolyn Burt, Orange County Register, 31 Oct. 2024
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This has thrown the political world for a loop because neither party – go back here – neither party has been treating Iowa as a battleground at the presidential level.NBC News, NBC News, 3 Nov. 2024
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Seek and Give Feedback Another key aspect of application is the feedback loop.William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The stunts start with acrobats somersaulting on a thin strip of springy tape and the highlight comes when a giant orb is lowered from above and suspended in mid-air.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Bremer mixes antique touches, like a clawfoot tub, with futuristic ones: smack dab in the middle of the living room hangs a fire orb.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Spheroid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spheroid. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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