as in methods
formal
a usual way of doing something
the thief's modus operandi
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The company defended its harvesting methods at the time, claiming the tomatoes are grown in the right region and with the right techniques.—
Itzel Luna,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026 -
If the methods are flawed, publish the caveats.—
A.J. Russo,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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There’s also a workshop built around the Juneteenth cookout — exploring recipes, traditions, and the kinds of meals that have long anchored the holiday in Black households and communities.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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Some recipes, like ours, which is based on the Armenian version, feature sautéed onions for an additional layer of flavor.—
Lucinda Scala Quinn,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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Last month, Will County Board members approved Earthrise Energy’s plans for a 2,400-acre solar farm near Crete.—
Alicia Fabbre,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Citing statements from jurors and a county clerk who aided Hill, Murdaugh's lawyers say Hill urged jurors not to be confused by Murdaugh's defense tactics and to watch his body language — and that she was motivated by plans to publish a book about the case.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
13 May 2026
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As for your wife’s objection, Miss Manners will point out that good manners need not mean being bulldozed by others.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
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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
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Other approaches try to battle the countervailing incentives with fancier math.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
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As Mother’s Day approaches, her story stands as a reminder that many of the most significant career breakthroughs aren't built in isolation but through lives and choices shaped at home, where leadership often begins long before recognition ever arrives.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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However, those techniques could only provide long-term averages rather than instantaneous measurements.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Increasingly, manufacturers are making toilet paper from recycled paper products, which reduces tree cutting, and are using chlorine-free bleaching techniques.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Wilson also said Republicans are likelier to use AI in their campaign strategies than Democrats, citing recent poll results by the American Association of Political Consultants.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Reflecting on the modernization of national security in a Fox News op-ed, FBI Director Kash Patel explores how the bureau must adapt its strategies to address modern threats and advance beyond the artificial intelligence age.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Her design draws from both Al Nassr’s visual identity and the diversity of Saudi women’s personal styles, reinterpreting jersey colors and heritage references through a modern Saudi fashion lens.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
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Specifically, ballet flats, which are available in suede, mesh, and even trendy jelly styles.—
Tatiana Ojea,
Glamour,
10 May 2026
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“Modi operandi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modi%20operandi. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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