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Recent Examples of dorsal
The primary surgical option available is a dorsal rhizotomy.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dorsal
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With two cameras each on the front, left, right, and rear, 360-degree coverage is achieved, allowing staff to focus on other aspects of the overall job.Richard Bishop, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Seoul’s intelligence service briefed lawmakers in a closed-door briefing on Monday, saying the main reason for mass casualties is due to the North Korean soldiers' lack of understanding in modern warfare, such as drone target shots and charging without rear fire support.Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Earlier on Friday, it was reported that All-Defensive Team swingman Herbert Jones will be out indefinitely due to a posterior labrum tear in his right shoulder, as confirmed by imaging on Thursday.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Coach Kyle Shanahan said after the 35-10 loss that McCaffrey has a posterior cruciate injury that could cut short his third season as the 49ers’ offensive catalyst.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2024
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Doro wat’s significance stretches back generations.Lenore T. Adkins, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2025
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Iran’s current weakness and desperation offer Rouhani and his allies an opportunity to wrest back power.Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
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At the opposite end, the aft cockpit is perfect for alfresco dining or lounging.Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2023
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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 22 Jan. 2025.
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