elliptical
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M87 is the giant elliptical galaxy that dominates the cluster.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
As this wobble interacts with gradual shifts in Earth's elliptical orbit, it creates two major climatic precession cycles lasting about 19,000 and 23,000 years.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
This elliptical approach is in part its strength, subtly illuminating how trying to move past one tragedy may bring a family to the precipice of another.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
Beyond the elliptical machines, the sweat-inducing yoga classes or weights, it’s the community that makes Everybody Gym strong.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026
His hand hovered and selected a shining elliptical can whose flatness seemed reminiscent of salmon or similar delicacy.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
Vocabulary lists containing elliptical
Space Science (Astronomy) - Introductory
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Space Science
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Earth and the Solar System - Middle School
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