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  • She grew especially animated about the possibilities of launching an “occulter”—a flat, football-field-sized, petal-shaped sunshade that Seager and others hope will one day be sent into deep space and aligned with a similarly stationary but space-based telescope.

    First Contact Marc Kaufman 2011

  • She grew especially animated about the possibilities of launching an “occulter”—a flat, football-field-sized, petal-shaped sunshade that Seager and others hope will one day be sent into deep space and aligned with a similarly stationary but space-based telescope.

    First Contact Marc Kaufman 2011

  • The ballgowns were massive concoctions of petal-shaped tulle, chiffon and droopy lengths of silk -- one hand-painted with an oversized peony.

    Dior Haute Couture Show: Galliano Designs Vibrant Garden (PHOTOS, POLL) 2010

  • The ballgowns were massive concoctions of petal-shaped tulle, chiffon and droopy lengths of silk -- one hand-painted with an oversized peony.

    Dior Haute Couture Show: Galliano Designs Vibrant Garden (PHOTOS, POLL) 2010

  • The long skirt and short petal-shaped sleeves were blue taffeta.

    Dancing with Werewolves Carole Nelson Douglas 2009

  • Her petal-shaped ears were straight forward until the tips almost touched.

    In Gordath Wood: Writer Patrice Sarath » Deleted scene — Kate and Allegra 2009

  • The long skirt and short petal-shaped sleeves were blue taffeta.

    Dancing with Werewolves Carole Nelson Douglas 2009

  • The long skirt and short petal-shaped sleeves were blue taffeta.

    Dancing with Werewolves Carole Nelson Douglas 2009

  • The petal-shaped lens cover protects the lens completely when not in use just like a lens cap.

    February 2008 - Fareastgizmos.com 2008

  • While you're there, stop by the cemetery, where Matisse and Dufy are buried, then visit the nearby Matisse museum, which features the artist's famous paper cutouts, abstract petal-shaped white flowers against a backdrop of bold color.

    Ten Great Weekend Getaways Lanie Goodman 2008

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