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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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Below, experts explain how the new recommendations may save lives—and what else can be done to address maternal mortality in the US. Maggie O'Neill, SELF, 10 Feb. 2023 In a talk with ITV's Tom Bradby, Prince Harry recalled how Prince William, 40, and Kate reacted to his relationship with Meghan, 41 — an American actress who was divorced and biracial. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2023 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 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
  • As long as college remains a way for upwardly mobile kids to stand out from one another, and as long as employers believe that a better college degree is a sign of a better potential worker, the American university system should survive, even if teaching methods change.
    Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 5 May 2026
  • Covering, as the method is called, means blocking the invasive plants from receiving sunlight and not being able to conduct photosynthesis.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
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  • The experience exposed her to the work of American video artists Gary Hill and Bill Viola, who offered influential examples of new videomaking approaches.
    Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026
  • One idea, conversation, or realization can shift your approach in a lasting way.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
Noun
  • Knowing how difficult things have been for Beran, Geneva coach Brad Wendell was happy to see something finally go his way.
    Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
  • April 20 – May 20 Someone meets you in a way that feels easy to trust today.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 May 2026
Noun
  • Alexander Ugryumov, Senior Vice President for Research and Development at TVEL, stated that burning minor actinides in a commercial reactor is a long-term strategy rather than a single experiment.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
  • In a note on Friday morning, Jordan Rochester, head of FICC strategy for EMEA at Mizuho Bank, agreed that more intervention is likely imminent.
    Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • Our team uses an in-house methodology to rank each home warranty provider.
    Alora Bopray, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
  • To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This highly economical approach enabled her to foreground editing techniques and video effects, as well as color and sound mixing.
    Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026
  • The company aims to make this infrasound technique mainstream in both commercial (for instance, a data center, where sprinklers would damage electronics) and in-home installations, given that sprinklers are already required in all new California homes built in 2011 and later.
    Cyrus Farivar, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2026
Noun
  • Church’s combination of talent, affability, and fine manners eased his way into New York’s élite, sometimes inspiring envy among his painter friends.
    Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
  • Schiavo, the National Transportation Safety Board and others have also warned that the FAA doesn’t always analyze accident data in a timely manner.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 May 2026

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