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how-to

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as in manual

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Recent Examples of how-to The book is a how-to manual for aspiring golfers with tips and tricks for swinging, posture, balance and mental toughness. — Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2023 Rising Together by Sally Helgesen The latest book by Helgesen is an action plan filled with how-to tips. — Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023 For more, check out our Best Turntables guide and our how-to article on upgrading your home audio. — Parker Hall, WIRED, 5 Mar. 2023 As a former residential and commercial carpenter, Alex uses his hands-on experience to write practical buying guides, how-to articles, and product reviews. — Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 3 Mar. 2023 To further connect with the community, Gao hopes to one day host classes for home brewing and offer other interactive how-to events. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2023

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When the manual hit shelves in May 2013, only about half of Americans had a smartphone.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
The building was still filled with bottling equipment and manuals for the machinery.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of manual

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Bureaucracy Feels More Powerful Than People ‘Severance’ showcases a workplace dominated by rules, handbooks, procedures, approval chains, and layers of management.

— Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Automakers used to assign systems engineers to read the entire New Car Assessment Program handbook, translate dozens of requirements into test scenarios by hand, and run them.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of handbook

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Always carry a physical guidebook or printed details in a waterproof bag, because relying on your phone alone is a gamble.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Always carry a physical guidebook or printed hike details in a waterproof bag as a backup, since batteries die and cell coverage on remote trails is often nonexistent.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026

Definition of guidebook

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And the book bearing his name is no ancient tome but a slim, spare novel set in an unsettlingly familiar landscape.

— Colin Dwyer, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026
The tome will show how Claridge’s, located in London’s Mayfair, transformed into a beloved retreat for royalty, A-listers, and more cognoscenti.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 July 2026

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