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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
Adjective
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With adaptations like a 20,000-liter rear center fuel tank, the Airbus A350-1000ULR will be able to fly for up to 22 hours straight.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The 55 Sport Yacht also has a spacious rear cockpit with a table and facing lounges, barstools outside of a window that slides open in the cockpit, and a foredeck lounge and table for up-front dining.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This stabilizing exercise targets the muscles that control your foot twisting outward (peroneal muscles) and the ones that control your foot twisting inward (tibialis posterior).—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
4 Nov. 2025
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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
Adjective
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But Heat coach Erik Spoelstra drew up the perfect inbounds pass, as Andrew Wiggins used a back screen from Davion Mitchell and cut open to the basket.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Lane has also proposed the idea of the winery and brewery sharing the outdoor back patio for musical and other events.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 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 18 Nov. 2025.
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