dissect
Example Sentences
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They dissect her appeal to the many groups—from Surrealists and feminists to the LGBTQ+ community and the disabled—who since the 1930s have embraced her as one of their own.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
I spoke with a few coffee experts to dissect what “fibermaxxing” our coffee entails:
From Salon • Jan. 17, 2026
They dissect ingredient lists, film unboxings and record "Get Ready With Me" videos built around ideas such as "glass skin", sheet masks and, of course, snail mucin.
From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026
How the Chargers can win: If Herbert has time, he should be able to dissect a suspect Cowboys secondary and relies heavily on zone coverage.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2025
Denna asked “The author had some guesses, but that’s all. He couldn’t catch one to dissect it.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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