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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Include how much your clients paid for the system right up front, then run them through the method.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Wednesday’s vote establishes four bear hunting zones in the state, and allows a broad range of hunting methods, including the use of archery and dogs, according to the commission.—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Europeans clearly had coordinated their approach and were speaking with one message if in eight different voices.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
18 Aug. 2025
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Many of these shows, following the lead of Serial, were true crime, while others, like Slow Burn, took a similar investigative approach to politics and history.—
Eric Benson,
Rolling Stone,
18 Aug. 2025
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Regarding concerns arounds biodiversity, another way to approach the issue is through a new protocol within the Convention on Biological Diversity.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Robles tried to get out of the way but to no avail.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Grab the Racing Dudes Premium Picks and the Travers Betting Bible for detailed race-by-race analysis, exact wagering strategies, and multi-race plays designed to maximize your profits.—
Jared Welch,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The event aligns with Thailand’s broader soft power strategy, positioning the country as a growing creative hub in Southeast Asia.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
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Keep It Practical, Not Perfect There are formal methodologies and structured approaches for problem selection, like Six Sigma.—
Kelly Starman,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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More research with an appropriate sample size, methodology, assessment of patient compliance, and follow-up is needed on the topic.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
21 Aug. 2025
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In addition to calming the mind, heart rate variability improves significantly with this breathing technique, slowing the heart rate and improving cardiovascular health, according to Amen.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Management sessions will cover aquatic invasive species prevention and management, control techniques for invasive woody plant species, emerging technology and methods for invasive tree and shrub mapping and forest invasive species.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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Singapore has been selectively approving new data center projects after lifting a three-year moratorium in 2022 to ensure new facilities are built in a sustainable manner.—
Yessar Rosendar,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Societal neglect will inevitably breed a coarseness in manner and language, exhibited by the uncouth nature of the Chiefs’ players as well as the public watching them.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
19 Aug. 2025
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