prehension

Example Sentences

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But last week Philadelphia's Dr. William Likoff somberly warned the AHA that the "mild coronary" may have more cause for ap prehension than for gratitude.

From Time Magazine Archive

But public ap prehension about the possible dangers of chemical insect killers is now shielding the hungry worms from DDT and other long-lasting poisons.

From Time Magazine Archive

Augustus was delighted—not so much at the acceptance of this guest, but his own wonderful prehension.

From The Reflections of Ambrosine A Novel by Glyn, Elinor

It is wonderful, and passing wonder, how teachable and quick of perception and prehension is Nature in the studio of Art. 

From A Walk from London to John O'Groat's by Burritt, Elihu

In such cases an ox will use his tongue more in the prehension of food to make up for the incapacity of the lips.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry