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Recent Examples of modus operandi
Killing became the modus operandi of politics.
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Roberto Andrés, The Dial, 28 May 2026
Your schedule, routines or work environment could feel especially chaotic today, with interruptions throwing off your modus operandi and usual sense of control.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Their modus operandi is to rescue interesting old buildings in a sorry state of disrepair and liberally sprinkle fairy dust over them.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Unlike hostile takeovers, which often remove chief executives and revamp the modus operandi of the target company, friendly ones tend to leave key personnel in charge and make few changes in corporate policy.
—Carlos Eire, Time, 23 Apr. 2026
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Roberto Andrés, The Dial, 28 May 2026
Your schedule, routines or work environment could feel especially chaotic today, with interruptions throwing off your modus operandi and usual sense of control.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Their modus operandi is to rescue interesting old buildings in a sorry state of disrepair and liberally sprinkle fairy dust over them.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Unlike hostile takeovers, which often remove chief executives and revamp the modus operandi of the target company, friendly ones tend to leave key personnel in charge and make few changes in corporate policy.
—Carlos Eire, Time, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modus operandi
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In a crew filled with people convinced of the superiority of their own methods, Cooper just wants to look at peacocks, call his grandma, and engage in some PG-13 flirting with fellow innocent oddball Kat.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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SpaceX exposure in other portfolios While SpaceX will be fast-tracked into some indexes that are popular choices in retirement accounts, there are also other methods for getting access in standard brokerage accounts.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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The establishment of the fund comes less than two weeks after a district court judge ruled the Kennedy Center's board acted unlawfully in adding the president's name and in making plans for two years of closure and renovations.—
Emma Nicholson,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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In May, the singer announced plans to embark on Oliver Tree World’s First World Tour; the South American leg of the trek began May 30 in Mexico and concluded with Tree’s final concert, a June 6 show in Sao Paolo.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2026
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Beloved actor Ron Perlman fully leans into trying to make the contestants fail this task by forcing eye contact, asking them polite questions, rebuking their bad manners in ignoring him, and even doggedly getting into their personal space.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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An autopsy ruled Alleman's manner of death a homicide, but the district attorney said Adams stuck to her story, including when she was interviewed again in 2021.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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But for the Cowboys, there’s experience between Prescott’s ears in the 10 years he’s been in the league that could serve as a counter for the Vikings blitz-happy approach.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Dec. 2025
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Inherently, Liverpool’s pressing approach is fine and not unusual.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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Even the recipe deemed sacrilegious in Carbonaragate cannot evoke the same dramatic reactions or touch the same sensitivities that surround cheese—a relationship that, like wine and bread, is often inseparable from faith, sometimes quite literally.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The higher water content alters the texture, and most baking recipes are formulated assuming a higher percentage of fat.—
Rosemary Trout,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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Chicagoans have a deep reverence for the thick, unique pizza style, and Cornell and Stevenson said visitors from the Windy City have claimed Zelda’s is the most authentic version of the pie in California.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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My strategy was to come in and play like the super messy black hole.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Dec. 2025
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Aside from understanding the neuroscience behind cannabis habits, a fuller picture may help inform responsible drug usage, as well as prevention and treatment strategies.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
11 Dec. 2025
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Diaphragmatic breathing, also known as belly or abdominal breathing, is a deep breathing technique that helps stretch and lengthen the pelvic floor muscles.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
9 Dec. 2025
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The cleaning techniques vary widely since some can be washed at home, while others require dry cleaning.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Dec. 2025
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