as in method
the means or procedure for doing something
the environmental activist eagerly launched into an explanation of the hows and whys of developing renewable energy sources
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Laura Meckler, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Feb. 2023
And how would an educational institution enforce a ChatGPT ban?
—John Villasenor, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2023
At least once a week, Richard Glossip’s defense team connects on the phone – sometimes to catch up, and other times to strategize on how to save the life of the Oklahoma man on death row.
—Brynn Gingras, CNN, 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
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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
And how would an educational institution enforce a ChatGPT ban?
—John Villasenor, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2023
At least once a week, Richard Glossip’s defense team connects on the phone – sometimes to catch up, and other times to strategize on how to save the life of the Oklahoma man on death row.
—Brynn Gingras, CNN, 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
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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
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That’s the number of countries where Starbucks has its over 32,000 stores.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2023
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Use strong authentication methods for the Kubernetes API to help prevent attackers from gaining access to the cluster even if valid credentials such as kubeconfig are obtained.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Suitable for all skin types, these double-sided pads act as both a hydration and brightening boost as well as a gentle method of exfoliation.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2025
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While a streamlined approach to the extraction shooter genre from the studio behind Halo and Destiny sounds like a recipe for casual and hardcore gamer gold, the execution leaves all the hype behind.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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Shifting financial burdens to states is a general theme of the document, an approach that will ultimately hit the poorest states hardest, even though these had very high percentages of Trump voters.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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In September, the band will make their way back to North America, launching an 18-date tour in Seattle on Sept. 1, and wrapping up in Los Angeles on Oct. 17.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
2 May 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement While Pittsburgh might not need FEMA aid, if the Trump Administration has it their way, many communities across the country could be left in the lurch on disaster recovery aid, as the administration looks to dismantle the agency and shift disaster response onto states.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
2 May 2025
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights, and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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In actuality, the second incarnation of the Klan remained influential, but Klan denial was a common propaganda strategy.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2025
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To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2025
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Develop a unique methodology, articulate specific client transformations, and practice stating your rates firmly.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Why Sponge Painting Should Stay In The Past Even when paired with modern elements, Gruver says that the technique demands too much attention from the eye.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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The technique seen in the clergyman also hasn’t been reported in scientific literature before, Nerlich added.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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The Empire is full of bickering bureaucrats, which is fun to watch though bad for getting the Death Star done in a timely manner, and Darth Vader power walks into scenes that both undermine his icon status yet also cement it.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Chim sets him straight in a slightly more aggressive manner than the situation requires, which prompts Gerrard to pull him aside.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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“How.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/how. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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