dismember

Example Sentences

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He’s seen ants work as a team to dismember prey in minutes.

From National Geographic • Jan. 22, 2024

Although their store is closed two days a week, it’s become their second home — one they don’t have to unpack and dismember at the end of the afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2022

Mr. Erdogan said the order to dismember Mr. Khashoggi came from the “highest levels” of the Saudi government, but avoided accusing the prince directly.

From New York Times • Jun. 22, 2022

First, this case was the last gasp for the CFPB’s opponents, who had hoped to dismember it through the courts.

From Washington Post • Jun. 29, 2020

I’m pretty sure the only thing you could dismember is a sandwich.”

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson