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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
Noun
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Gemini thrives on curiosity, dialogue, and quick exchanges, but Uranus — planet of disruption and innovation — reminds us that communication doesn’t always equal comprehension.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
14 Jan. 2025
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But this year, a factor beyond any club’s comprehension has entered the chat.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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According to a recent study funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, surrogate pregnancy carries a significantly larger risk of complications than pregnancies coming from natural conception or IVF.—
Lili Rutai,
The Dial,
7 Jan. 2025
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The film’s impersonality reflects its arm’s-length conception.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
3 Jan. 2025
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The verdict could signal the public’s perception of CNN, which didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment, as President Donald Trump comes into office after years of denouncing the network for allegedly biased coverage.—
Winston Cho,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Jan. 2025
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Closing legal arguments were made Thursday in the case, which will in part be a test of the public perception of the press, and CNN in particular, after years of being demonized by President-elect Donald Trump and his acolytes.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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No one expected businesses like UnitedHealthcare to completely change overnight, but there does need to be a better understanding of the policies and procedures that go into accepting or denying a claim.—
Suzanne Blake,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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Matt is meant to be more of a loveable crank, prone to kids-these-days rants about school accommodations that soon resolve in mutual understanding.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Sources with knowledge of the investigation told The Times officials were aware of the earlier fire and its general proximity to the starting point of the Palisades fire, and looking into whether they are related.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2025
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On one side, there’s a wealth of scientific knowledge.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Cyber Skills Need To Match Modern Threats To keep pace with threats, cyber professionals must have a strong grasp on the tactics of today's bad actors and the proper measures to defend against them.—
Todd Moore,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Fubo, which is sports-focused with an emphasis on giving cord-cutters a way to watch their local teams, had argued Venu would have solidified those three networks’ grasp on sports broadcasts and create an uncompetitive market.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2025
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This rapid evolution will undoubtedly bring about both excitement and apprehension.—
Timothy Papandreou,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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The country’s interior minister, Diosdado Cabello, later accused her of staging her own apprehension.—
Julie Turkewitz,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Prehension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prehension. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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