prehension
Example Sentences
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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
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
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 Elihu Burritt
There is a desire to eat, and frequent attempts to take food are made, but prehension is very difficult.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
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 Elinor Glyn
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