dissect
Example Sentences
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The kids took to TikTok and Instagram to dissect every awful thing Banks and the rest did in the name of goosing ratings, with many wondering why its audience barely blinked at its endless exploitation.
From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026
But when they beat the Chargers on the opening weekend of the playoffs, Vrabel wasn’t looking to dissect whether or not the team had proven itself against top-shelf competition.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026
The KMI Panel meets every week to dissect each decision, from goals to penalties to red cards.
From BBC • Jan. 13, 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
“Or he could’ve called a biologist to dissect it,” I said.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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