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clay

[kley] / kleɪ /


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Matano beat out dozens of other artists to secure the commission to create the sculpture and, after many months, has completed a preliminary clay art form, according to the release.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

"I was going to take part in a clay pigeon shooting competition in Portugal," said Ecclestone.

From BBC Sep. 7, 2026

No-one had ever made a 90-minute stop-motion feature from modelling clay.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

I did the same: three dishes for lunch on my own, a whole fried fish in a sweet-tart sauce, braised pork in a clay pot, and tofu in a sizzling skillet.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

Long shelves lined the walls, crowded with clay pots in varying sizes.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack




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