dorsal

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Recent Examples of dorsal The primary surgical option available is a dorsal rhizotomy. Heidi Cope, Health, 13 Sep. 2024 This series of footage shows (from left) the shark in the moments before impact, the boat striking the shark's dorsal area (center) and the shark at its resting place after the impact. Jackie Wattles, CNN, 24 July 2024 Meanwhile the dorsal auditory pathway, the brain area that connects the auditory cortex with movement areas, is where the rhythm apparently matches the basic beat. Anna Von Hopffgarten, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2024 Please note from the trailer that Godzilla is now sporting glowing pink dorsal spines, eyes and atomic breath. Andrew Torgan, CNN, 24 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dorsal 
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Adjective
  • If the vehicle can determine rear seats are not occupied, no warnings are required.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The open cabin idea starts with a movable center console between the front seats; it can be moved forward toward the dash or back toward the rear seat.
    Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The primary movers during this lift are the posterior chain muscles, specifically the gluteus maximus (butt muscles), hamstrings, and erector spinae of the lower back (muscles on either side of the spine).
    Jakob Roze, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Benefits of Deadlifts: Strengthens the posterior chain (back, glutes, hamstrings) for better posture and power.
    Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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  • This is a particularly impressive deal considering the capacious pack glows in the dark, has a padded laptop compartment, and is made with back cushioning to keep the wearer comfortable.
    Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • At the opposite end, the aft cockpit is perfect for alfresco dining or lounging.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2023
  • In the immediate aftermath, Russian flight controllers attempted to use the European robotic arm, attached to the Russian segment of the station, to observe the aft end of the Soyuz where the leak occurred.
    Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 16 Dec. 2022

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“Dorsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dorsal. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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