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rectangle

[rek-tang-guhl] / ˈrɛkˌtæŋ gəl /
NOUN
four-sided figure
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There have been many prominent attempts over the years to solve the problem of accurately representing the surface of a sphere on a flat rectangle, each with its own benefits and drawbacks.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

The bigger threat is a rival rectangle to solve the frustrations inherent in the rectangle: charging, typing, swiping around in search of apps.

From The Wall Street Journal May 8, 2026

Yet, anyone born with “19” at the start of their birthyear still remembers how it felt to leave the house without a black rectangle in their hands.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 12, 2026

Carrots and papaya plants have already pushed up through a rectangle of dark soil, thanks to a technique based on organic fertilisers made from a mixture of compost and chicken manure.

From Barron's Nov. 26, 2025

Naima hadn’t noticed the shining rectangle of unpainted tin propped up in front of her.

From "Rickshaw Girl" by Mitali Perkins

Cut one sheet of puff pastry into four rectangles and arrange them on a parchment-lined sheet pan.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

It is drawing up plans for data centers that look more like Silicon Valley tech campuses or art museums, rather than windowless rectangles that neighbors often grouse about resembling prisons.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

Those red rectangles that you step off and get on for people in wheelchairs, those are probably our No. 1 priority, making sure they’re accessible.

From Slate Feb. 24, 2026

In L.A.’s brittle landscape of concrete rectangles and choking freeways, Eaton Canyon, just seven miles from where we live, was a sanctuary to thousands of people.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 28, 2025

We cut out rectangles of felt and sewed up the left and right sides.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce




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