octagon

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Gane was equally annoyed at the outcome and could be seen pacing around the edge of the octagon, shaking his head, as the result was announced.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025

The contradictions of mixed martial arts brawler Mark Kerr can’t be contained by a ring, an octagon or a film.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

Aspinall has not fought since July 2024 and has spent just three minutes and 22 seconds in the octagon since 2023.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2025

The house was known for its so-called Turkish room, an ornately decorated octagon that Cooper said was “one of the most beautiful spaces in the world.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2025

Given that the polygon P1 P3 P5 P7 is a square of area 5, and the polygon P2 P4 P6 P8 is a rectangle of area 4, find the maximum possible area of the octagon.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty