markings

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With the SR-71, the Air Force, taking over high-altitude reconnaissance from the CIA, insisted that markings and insignias be painted on the all-black plane—a ridiculous request.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

No visible markings can be seen in the video that might help identify the origin of the vessel.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

They can be identified by a yellow abdomen with red markings, and by the golden color of their webs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Features seen in the pictures, including pylons, storage units and markings on paved areas, matched with satellite imagery.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Vowel sounds were not written out in Ancient Hebrew, so the accents and markings around the text indicated correct pronunciation and instructions for chanting.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall