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right section

American  

noun

  1. a representation of an object as it would appear if cut by a plane perpendicular to its longest axis.

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It is essentially a satnav connected to a pair of scissors – one part targets the right section of DNA and the other performs the edit.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2024

The back right section is being extended to allow for such a pin.

From Washington Times • Jun. 20, 2023

Amtrak should have done better — no delays, putting you in the right section of the train and treating you with dignity.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2023

Bradley tried to help her find the right section till she explained Romanian was one of her five languages.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2021

Quiet up to Wednesday, December 18.—The right section went to Conrad’s Ferry, but returned in the evening.

From Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery by Reichardt, Theodore

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