markings

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With the SR-71, the Air Force, taking over high-altitude reconnaissance from the CIA, insisted that markings and insignias be painted on the all-black plane—a ridiculous request.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Patterns resembling Voronoi diagrams can often be seen in nature, including the markings on giraffes.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Identification relied on unique markings on each whale's skin, though these markings can fade after death, meaning some matches may have been missed.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

Kotaskova, who was previously undefeated, wore the damage of Cameron's relentless work by the end of the fifth round, with blood coming from her nose and markings under her eyes.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

There ’mongst the rows of his ma’s beets and corn and green peas were some of the strangest markings I’d ever seen.

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis