as in methods
formal
a usual way of doing something
the thief's modus operandi
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His methods will not be well-received, especially right away by some people.—
Alamin Yohannes,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025 -
And, one assistant coach added, defenses seem to be signaling less or using more subtle methods of communication.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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In fact, just last year, Parton and her sister Rachel Parton George published Good Lookin' Cookin, and three of the cookbook’s 80 recipes are for mashed potatoes.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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Great for baked goods and fall recipes.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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Moreover, the word comes directly from the source, with All-Pro tight end George Kittle announcing his plans to make his return to the field on Sunday.—
Josh Buckhalter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Hamas cracks down on rival groups in Gaza Hamas is carrying out a bloody crackdown on rival Palestinian armed groups in Gaza, complicating plans for reestablishing peace in the enclave.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Keeping devices in your bag during the meal is about more than just manners.—
Maggie Hennessy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Oct. 2025
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There are so many different manners in which our teachers, staff, parents and community partners communicate.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Ukraine is currently negotiating with its international partners to increase natural gas imports by about 30% as the winter approaches, according to energy minister Svitlana Grynchuk.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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As the concluding chapter of Wicked‘s big-screen adaptation approaches, Marissa Bode is opening up about how the movie does away with an ableist plot point.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
11 Oct. 2025
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Published in Environmental and Biogeochemical Processes, the work investigated the suitability of boron isotope fingerprinting techniques for studying glass dissolution mechanisms, focussing on solid-state diffusion processes during boron release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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On the comfort front, Artistic Milliners’ Lounge Edit utilizes new fibers and weaving techniques to create fabrics that are soft and drape beautifully.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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The paper addresses operational procedures, describing mechanical and electrical triggers, containment strategies for managing gases, and a full process timeline of roughly 335 minutes from initiation to material extraction.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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There has been little evidence that boards are prioritizing water strategies, with just 5% of large global companies putting an internal shadow price on their water use, compared to the close to 25% that use an internal price for carbon emissions.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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For more wooden kitchen tools to upgrade your cooking space, check out our favorite styles below with everything from measuring cups to mixing bowls, spice grinders, and more.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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Khaite’s Dallas design, first introduced in 2019 and typically reissued each season in new finishes, has become one of the label’s signature styles.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Modi operandi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modi%20operandi. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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