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Recent Examples of prehension
Of these, the grasping, which will progressively disappear as voluntary prehension emerges around the age of 4–5 months, is of great interest.
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Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 7 Oct. 2011
Prehension was seen as a key development for the USC/Belgrade Hand.
—Jose Fermoso, WIRED, 26 Sep. 2008
Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 7 Oct. 2011
Prehension was seen as a key development for the USC/Belgrade Hand.
—Jose Fermoso, WIRED, 26 Sep. 2008
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prehension
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Foresight involves a nuanced approach of scanning the horizon for emerging trends, analyzing potential scenarios, and considering the implications of various outcomes based on our comprehension of today's cultural orthodoxies.Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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According to Cleveland Clinic, dyscalculia interrupts the areas in the brain that process skills related to numerical comprehension, similar to how dyslexia complicates the brain’s ability to read.Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
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There has also simply been less scientific inquiry dedicated to other methods of conception since the emergence of IVF in 1978.Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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Ananda in the Himalayas recognized that approximately one in sic women worldwide planning conception experience infertility, and has launched 14- and 21-day Fertility Enhancement programs rooted in Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, and transpersonal psychology.Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
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As long as Wade remains on the case, this unnecessary perception will persist.Sam Gringlas, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
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Oil in the water has galvanized people’s perception of the environment.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Prophecy deepens the audience’s understanding of why these women crave absolute power despite its dangers, and their despicable methods to attain it.Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Less exciting to me, though, are the directors who appear to be capitalizing on that trend by incorporating music into their films, but seemingly without any understanding of what makes a musical actually good.Fran Tirado, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
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Every credit card article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of credit card products.Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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Considerations: Investing in sports cards requires knowledge of the market and an understanding of what makes a card valuable.Darryl Lyons, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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By then, the audience already has a grasp on Mabel’s topsy-turvy psychological state, which makes the meal a testament to her competence.Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
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Could the Los Angeles Dodgers snatch him from the San Francisco Giants' grasp?Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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For instance, unlawful crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border have declined this year, after migrant apprehensions soared to record highs under President Joe Biden, peaking at 250,000 in December 2024.CBS News, CBS News, 27 Dec. 2024
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In part, such apprehension reflects unease about the erosion of various cultural identities.Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Prehension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prehension. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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