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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Freeridge's premiere season ended with an epic cliffhanger that raised many questions about where the plot will go if it's picked up for another season.—
Jasmine Washington,
Seventeen,
3 Feb. 2023
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Hippler is allowing the account’s click activity pertaining to knives and knife accessories, the payment method used, and details of items in the cart, including all items added to the cart and removed from the cart or wish listed in the shopping bag.—
Jean Casarez,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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With exquisite attention to detail, FAMILY PORTRAIT expertly uses stop-motion’s surreal nature to reveal the discord that arises from the collision of each family member’s coping methods.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 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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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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Though olive oil coffee can be a healthy way to enjoy your daily coffee, consuming it in moderation is key.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2025
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The practice is a way of acknowledging those who reach out to wish them well for the occasion.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
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 a memo, the agency called for strategies to improve access to the medications in countries that are low- and middle-income, Reuters summarized.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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But the study's methodology, statistical rigor, risk of bias, and lack of data transparency continue to draw criticism.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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This methodology could significantly lower computing costs further during pre-training and facilitate enhanced inference performance.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 May 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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The Fremont County Coroner's Office is expected to share the names of the deceased victims, as well as the cause and manner of death for each individual, after the next of kin have been contacted, authorities said.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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