clay
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Elsewhere it’s mottled and reddish, as if made of clay.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
Sports enthusiasts have their own dedicated amenity in the form of a clay tennis court, which is accompanied by an entertainment pavilion.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
“He was this beautiful piece of clay that we got to mold,” said Sean Brophy, North Texas’ quarterbacks coach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
They feature two bronze axe-heads, and clay moulds potentially used to make some of the unique bronze fittings in the nearby Peebles Hoard - which was saved for the nation in 2024.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
For a moment he was embarrassed, but then he wiped the clay off his paws with the tail of his shirt.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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