dissection

Example Sentences

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"This is a very significant finding; it is the first genetic dissection of Race 4 resistance from this wild subspecies."

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

Wider, diverse sets of genres make films like these all the more appealing to audiences, and in turn, proliferate the public discussion and dissection of these movies as time goes on.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

Kahn’s most representational works are his least interesting; it’s in the careful dissection of his elements and the revelation of what we’re looking at that the most joy is found.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

I watched Hilty for research but I quickly found myself caught up in her minute dissection and seemingly wild projection.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2025

Tact was a quality unknown to her, discretion too, and because gossip was the breath of life to her this stranger must be served for her dissection.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier