dissection
Example Sentences
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Contrary to common belief, dissections were not illegal in Europe for most of modern history.
Eisman launched a ruthlessly reasonable dissection of the U.S. financial system.
From Literature
Kahn’s most representational works are his least interesting; it’s in the careful dissection of his elements and the revelation of what we’re looking at that the most joy is found.
The dynamic relationship of critique and metacritique, rational dissection and passionate assertion, made the Renaissance great.
Your screenplay’s dissection of our modern culture is so complex.
From Salon
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