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Recent Examples of rectanglesOverseen by local design firm Northern Ground, the new logo depicts layers of rectangles in different shades of red, orange and yellow emanating from a black rectangle reflective of a dark movie screen.—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The ceremonies conducted late on Monday involved hundreds of couples in several major squares in the capital, including more than 100 in the vast Imam Hossein square in central Tehran, according to reports in Iranian media.
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CBS News,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
In astrology, squares create tension in order to push us into action, but this particular square could feel like a tug-of-war between what feels safe and what is meant to transform in your life.
Add honey or ice cubes for extra sweetness and texture.
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Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
Recently, marinated, raw tuna cubes sat on top of a creamy hazelnut and bean pure while a fatty pork jowl was balanced by a tart salsa verde and sprigs of purslane.
Over much of the past two decades in China, units that easily go beyond 1,000 square feet in the towering apartment blocks of exclusive districts sold out fast.
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Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
The gun battle between his security guards and the cartel took place just a few blocks from a police station.