marked-out
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However the astronomical seasons are defined by the Earth's position in its orbit, marked out by the solstices and equinoxes.
From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025
Here, the military has marked out a stretch of land, surrounded by clearly defined trenches, where people can plant their crops.
From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025
It had the house marked out on the floor.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025
A smaller barge has now been located “to not damage the coral,” and a route for it through the reef to the construction site will be found and marked out this week, he said.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 11, 2023
On the other side of the canal, evenly spaced, white-painted stones marked out a path to a hut being used as an orderly room.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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