topographical
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Much of early topographical anatomy – the careful mapping of structures in relation to one another – depended on cadavers obtained through grave robbery.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 21, 2026
Even small details—a brochure for a luxury yacht and a topographical map of Panama—illustrate the kind of granular research he pursued to ground his characters in later novels, such as “The Night Manager.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026
They’ve now run into topographical problems with widening their driveway to meet new fire access requirements.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2025
The end product looks similar to a topographical chart.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2024
His hairline was receding rapidly; his face was beginning to resemble an ancient topographical map of Africa.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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