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dissect

[dih-sekt, dahy-] / dɪˈsɛkt, daɪ- /




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Normally, identifying a new octopus species requires scientists to dissect the specimen and closely study features such as the mouth, beak, and teeth.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

If you dissect the reasons that most don’t actually earn those mythical buy-and-hold returns, losing money in bear markets isn’t the biggest reason.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

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

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

Nancy was anxious to dissect the monkeys right away.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston




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