main body
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Specialized proteins carry these barcodes from the neuron's main body to the synapse, the point where two neurons meet.
From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026
The main body of the show, mounted in capacious glass cabinets, is organized around his most notable books.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026
Fixing straps around the hull, or the main body of the vessel, was also tougher than anticipated.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2025
The Israeli military said the missile apparently fragmented in midair, and that the main body was not immediately recovered.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2024
He no longer felt responsible for them now they had joined the main body of the retreat.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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