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Recent Examples of ventral
The orcas appear to target their prey's vulnerable ventral side, focusing on the pelvic area where there is less muscle and cartilage.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
The region—called the ventral medial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC)—may produce a fundamental model of oneself and place it in mental time.
—Robert Martone, Scientific American, 21 Dec. 2021
There are two types of ventral hernias: umbilical and incisional.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
The biceps brachii, commonly known as the bicep, is a muscle located in the ventral (front) part of the upper arm.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 11 Oct. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
The region—called the ventral medial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC)—may produce a fundamental model of oneself and place it in mental time.
—Robert Martone, Scientific American, 21 Dec. 2021
There are two types of ventral hernias: umbilical and incisional.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
The biceps brachii, commonly known as the bicep, is a muscle located in the ventral (front) part of the upper arm.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ventral
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The Austria international underwent anterior cruciate knee ligament (ACL) surgery in his left knee after suffering a rupture during Madrid’s La Liga victory over Villarreal in December 2023 before in May 2024 undergoing an arthroscopy, a procedure for diagnosing and treating joint problems.—
Guillermo Rai,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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For example, try wearing a butt plug while stimulating your anterior fornix or A-spot, which is deeper than the G-spot and is located between the cervix and vaginal wall.—
Amanda Chatel,
Glamour,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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An attack on Medicaid and CHIP is a frontal assault on the 80 million Americans who depend on both programs for health care and home care.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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At the same time, activity decreases in a brain region known as the frontal cortex, which is responsible for judgment and logical thinking.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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It’s abandoned now and has fallen into disrepair, with broken slats on the wood steps and prickly bushes growing over the front porch.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
4 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Burton is also preparing to unveil her first Givenchy collection, and Matthieu Blazy will give a breathless industry their first look at his vision for Chanel. See all of the celebrity fashion fans taking up their spot on the front rows in Paris, below.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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When the waves and the reef’s natural slope combine, the mushroom corals are gradually pushed down to the fore reef area, which is generally a calmer, sandy seabed environment.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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The order brings to the fore litigation and disputes as old as California itself around who deserves precious water in the state and how its liquid gold can best serve nearly 40 million residents along with its agricultural industry, fisheries and ecosystems.—
Heather Knight,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Ventral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventral. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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