as in means
something used to achieve an end
computer literacy is only an instrumentality for acquiring an education, and not an end in itself
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Noun
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However, most institutions have to tap their reserves or regular operating revenue from other sources to come up with the scholarship increases, and at some point that becomes a dangerous means of survival.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026 -
Traditional means of information weren’t far behind search engines.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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While these instruments might be heard loudly on the streets, they have been banned at the World Cup this year in Mexico to prevent excessive noise.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Across the short films, Early plays, among other roles, a smiling, fiendish mall pop act; the shy, offbeat child of an overbearing stage mom; and an extra in a makeup chair whose instruments, his face and his voice, are progressively hampered by prosthetics.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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He was also accused of deceiving escrow agents to secure the release of pre-construction condo deposits and then misappropriated those funds for personal expenses unrelated to the developments.—
Jay Weaver
June 6,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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When agents searched Rush’s home, investigators found 303 gold bars valued at more than $40 million, approximately $2 million in cash, and more than 30 luxury Rolex watches.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
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Thanks to the sheer size of the Grumeti Reserves and the limited development within, wildlife sightings tend to be excellent and rarely shared with other vehicles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Like the Pampertaarten vehicles, the South Park boxes challenge the viewer at exactly the point of their interest.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Variations in measurements by different agencies are common in the immediate aftermath of an earthquake.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The models have shown themselves adept at finding security flaws in software, creating concerns that adversaries could use them to launch cyberattacks on government agencies, banks and critical infrastructure.—
Cat Zakrzewski The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2026
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Gold and Bitcoin’s supply dynamics differ Scarcity helps support the value of both gold and Bitcoin, but their supply mechanisms work very differently.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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The prototype combines computer vision, artificial intelligence, industrial robotics, and laser technology to automatically identify mosquitoes and direct a laser toward them while incorporating safety mechanisms designed to prevent accidental firing near humans or flammable materials.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Back in the lab, Kurts and his immunology team screened the pigeon organs for magnetic cells and found the liver contained the highest concentration of iron.—
Kasha Patel,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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That disorder causes iron to build up in vital organs, leading to liver disease, lowered immunity and other complications, officials said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Catch up on Select’s in-depth coverage of personal finance, tech and tools, wellness and more, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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“Instrumentalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instrumentalities. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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