Now round in shape, they have also been square and rectangular.

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It was filled with a waxlike substance, the middle of which had a round indentation, in the shape of a small ball.

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Hopefully, I can get myself in good shape for when the Masters comes round in April.

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People who are in shape year-round have less to worry about when the flakes start falling.

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Fulham, who beat Italian giants Juventus in the previous round, have a potent attacking threat of their own in the shape of Zamora and the big striker once again showed why he is so often mentioned as a potential England forward.

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If he can snatch one or two of these states, Mr Edwards would enter the next round of primaries on March 9th in good shape.

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The Butterball turkey was introduced in 1954, the product named for its broad breast and plump, round shape.

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Many batteries are made in a kind of "Swiss roll" geometry, in which the layers are rolled up into a cylindrical or round-edged rectangular shape.

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Dubbed Pebble for its smooth, round shape, the gadget lends itself to impromptu games of catch and prompts contemplative gazing while nestled in the palm.

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