how it is

idiom

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

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Instead of a belief in an all-knowing science, we are faced with the reality that humans are responsible for what is researched, how it is researched and what conclusions are drawn from such research. Sara Giordano, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 2025 The key factor in whether AI kills jobs, however, is how it is applied. John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025 On Thursday, the Rev. Denise Donnell of the New Beginnings Church of Central Arkansas called on her fellow Arkansans to oppose the death penalty no matter how it is carried out. Arkansas Online, 21 Aug. 2025 Billboards on the highway to Michigan are just one example of how it is being insinuated into all aspects of our lives. Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025 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 13 Sep. 2025.

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