oval

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They also have an oval tooth patch and striking red eyes with a black pupil bordered by a thin gold ring.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie told parliament that the government was confident that greyhound racing "on oval tracks exposes dogs to significant risks that cannot be eliminated by other measures".

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The new analysis corrects those measurements and finds no strong evidence for precession, suggesting the oval orbit likely originated during the system's formation rather than being caused by spin effects.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026

Even the Dutch fans, forming a wall of bright orange all around the racing oval, clapped in admiration as Stolz held the U.S. flag above his head.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

The volcanic texture turned into soft sands and sifted away, revealing a smooth oval egg.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young