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Throughout the performance, Kendrick is joined by dancers in red, white, and blue outfits who eventually take the shape of a flag around Kendrick, symbolizing that Black Americans are the foundation of the country’s development.
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
The nebula — an interstellar cloud of gas and dust that plays a key role in the life cycle of stars — appears to take the shape of a koi fish, varieties of carp that are known for their vibrant colors.
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Or, possibly, swimming robots could take the shape of several schooling fish, rather than a single large one.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
These pillows take the shape of a human, or at least a torso, with its arms jutting out the sides.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
The nebula — an interstellar cloud of gas and dust that plays a key role in the life cycle of stars — appears to take the shape of a koi fish, varieties of carp that are known for their vibrant colors.
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Or, possibly, swimming robots could take the shape of several schooling fish, rather than a single large one.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
These pillows take the shape of a human, or at least a torso, with its arms jutting out the sides.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Take the shape of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20shape%20of. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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