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inset

[in-set, in-set] / ˈɪnˌsɛt, ɪnˈsɛt /
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inlay
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Inset, phylogenetic tree of the five primate species under consideration.

From Nature • Oct. 10, 2017

Inset into Smith’s great geological map is a small diagram showing a schematic geological cross-section extending from the Thames estuary of eastern England all the way to the west coast of Wales.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

Inset is a photo of a man holding a clump of oysters.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

Inset expands initial response. h, Time to 10% of peak dilation in all zero- to second-order responding vessels. i, Percentage of capillary locations with or without pericytes showing >5% dilations.

From Nature • Apr. 4, 2014

Inset into this long strip of territory lies Palestine.

From Crescent and Iron Cross by Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic)




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