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Recent Examples of dorsal
Is there any way to remove the shrimp’s dorsal tract?
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Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 4 July 2025
The frontal and parietal regions are part of the brain’s dorsal attention and executive control networks, which support our ability to plan and work toward goals.
—Christian Wolf, Scientific American, 25 June 2025
To begin, researchers tried to mimic sun exposure by shaving the dorsal skin of mice and applying cis-urocanic acid (dissolved in water).
—Jay Kakade
june 03, New Atlas, 3 June 2025
In the remaining 10% of cases, the dorsal and ventral ducts fail to fuse and remain separate.21
Specific causes of pancreas divisum are not clear.
—Jonathan B. Jassey, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
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Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 4 July 2025
The frontal and parietal regions are part of the brain’s dorsal attention and executive control networks, which support our ability to plan and work toward goals.
—Christian Wolf, Scientific American, 25 June 2025
To begin, researchers tried to mimic sun exposure by shaving the dorsal skin of mice and applying cis-urocanic acid (dissolved in water).
—Jay Kakade
june 03, New Atlas, 3 June 2025
In the remaining 10% of cases, the dorsal and ventral ducts fail to fuse and remain separate.21
Specific causes of pancreas divisum are not clear.
—Jonathan B. Jassey, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dorsal
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Elsewhere, the e-cargo is built around aluminum front and rear frame components, rolls on 20-inch wheels wearing Scwhalbe rubber, and comes to a halt courtesy of Tektro quad-piston hydraulic brakes rocking 180-mm discs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
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Multiple boxes were stored in front of the rear handwashing sink.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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With Herro expected to miss at least the first month of the regular season after undergoing surgery on Friday to alleviate posterior impingement syndrome in his left ankle, Rozier could actually get an opportunity to earn some playing time early in the schedule.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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Daniel Palencia left Sunday’s 6-3 loss to the Nationals after giving up 5 runs with a right posterior shoulder injury, and Counsell was still unsure the next day whether Palencia could return before the end of the regular season.—
Jared Wyllys,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Starting place kicker Matt Gay was ruled out for the primetime contest with a back injury, clearing the way for the addition of veteran kicker Matthew Wright.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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The flatter, lighter option is great for back sleepers or those who tuck their arms underneath their pillow.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
28 Oct. 2025
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There could also be different configurations, although some features like an aft private cabin with a double bed and the high-speed Starlink WiFi are a given.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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At the opposite end, the aft cockpit is perfect for alfresco dining or lounging.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2023
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“Dorsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dorsal. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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