- present participle of dissect.
dissecting
Example Sentences
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Before dissecting a scene, Dalton studies the character within the story.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Leopold Aschenbrenner has attracted a cult following online, with fans dissecting his every move.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
But investors were already dissecting the summations of the talks issued by the two countries afterward.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
The win once again silenced critics who have spent years dissecting the character of Dubois as much as his boxing ability.
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
I pop a few grapes in my mouth and hold out a study sheet dissecting the branches of the government.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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