Definition of hownext
as in where
in what manner or way how and where did you meet each other? if you show me precisely how this is confusing, I would be happy to explain

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Recent Examples of how
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The framework used for this year’s pilot course, which was distributed last summer, included an examination of intersectionality, which considers how different identities combine to impact someone’s experience - such as being Black and female. Laura Meckler, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Feb. 2023 The show aims to continue Hagendorf’s mission of bridging the gap between artists and fans sharing inspiring stories, with musicians and non-musician guests discussing how music has influenced their lives. Michele Amabile Angermiller, Variety, 10 Feb. 2023 At the event, Henningsen will discuss the six motivations people principally have when flirting and share how the nature of flirting creates the potential for miscommunication, organizers said. Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2023 And how would an educational institution enforce a ChatGPT ban? John Villasenor, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2023 See All Example Sentences for how
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Adverb
  • The money-where-his-mouth-is progressive has been a constant contributor to Democrats over the years like Joe Biden, Gavin Newsom and Barack Obama.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Money poured in from as far away as Singapore, Taiwan and Australia, according to a class-action lawsuit filed in July against Wells Fargo, where Beasley had an attorney trust account to hold and disburse client money.
    Lizzie Johnson, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Feb. 2023
Noun
  • Graphite is a key battery material, and securing alternative sources and production methods is part of efforts to strengthen US battery supply chains.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Ferries are a common method of travel and accidents occur regularly, in part due to weak enforcement of safety standards.
    IMAN SATRIA, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The approach allows facilities to generate electricity from an existing byproduct rather than adding another fuel source.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The approach will compare cases among people who were vaccinated versus people who were not.
    Helen Branswell, STAT, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In some ways Bartlow mirrors the choice of some fine dining chefs in Spain to trade perfectly plated still lifes for deep, homey flavors that cover every inch of the table.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Many tech leaders generally say their goal is to develop the technology in ways that promote safety, address legal liability, feed economic growth, advance science and preserve national security.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • This can include addressing low visibility or reputational concerns, as well as inaccuracies—which is where a PR team steps in to ensure media outreach and content strategy are aligned.
    Michelle Mekky, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • How does that affect your strategy and positioning for ad sales?
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • His blunt methodology lays the groundwork for Ingoglia’s argument that local officials can reduce taxes without cutting essential services.
    Zoe Millán, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Our methodology To find the best credit counseling services, CNBC Select reviewed more than a dozen top agencies, focusing on services, fees, reputation and transparency.
    Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Downstairs, in what used to be the bank’s vault, is Subterra, a chic listening bar serving small bites like shrimp croquettes and Wagyu sliders, plus technique-heavy cocktails.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Eagle hopes to use the same technique to suss out the body temperatures of avian dinosaurs and ancient mammalian ancestors next.
    Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The San Diego County medical examiner’s office plans to perform autopsies to determine the cause and manner of death of the three people.
    Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Lizzie and Bridget’s Relationship in Monster The show quickly portrays a dynamic between Lizzie and Bridget, with Bridget’s brash, uninhibited manner drawing out the more reserved and stoic Lizzie.
    Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

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