how it is

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: the state of the situation
And that's how it is.

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Procurement may need to purchase cheaper materials, engineering may need to redesign it, manufacturing may need to change how it is produced or commercial leadership may need to lower the price. Alessandro Lagi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 In other words, the secret to making an EV battery last longer may not only lie in how it is charged, but also in what happens every time the driver puts their foot down. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026 That makes how it is reviewed, edited, and distributed even more essential. Rebecca Schneid, Time, 12 Aug. 2026 Its effectiveness will vary based on how it is implemented and the conditions at individual properties. Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for how it is

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“How it is.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/how%20it%20is. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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