as in method
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a usual way of doing something
the thief's modus operandi
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Recent Examples of modus operandi
Stealth has pretty much been the modus operandi for as long as rich Americans have been putting their fingers on the scale of democracy — until Musk came along.
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Whizy Kim, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
The attack modus operandi involves the use of fraudulent emergency data requests, which can request information to be supplied immediately by a business while bypassing additional reviews of the request for legitimacy, courtesy of their urgent nature, in order to expose sensitive information.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The modus operandi was for cars to transport the drugs to within a mile of the border, where individuals would carry them into Jordan in backpacks.
—Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Because many sustainability leaders come up the ranks from technical backgrounds, their modus operandi is to get all the data, interpret it and then come up with a set of initiatives.
—Jody L. Bickel, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Whizy Kim, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
The attack modus operandi involves the use of fraudulent emergency data requests, which can request information to be supplied immediately by a business while bypassing additional reviews of the request for legitimacy, courtesy of their urgent nature, in order to expose sensitive information.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The modus operandi was for cars to transport the drugs to within a mile of the border, where individuals would carry them into Jordan in backpacks.
—Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Because many sustainability leaders come up the ranks from technical backgrounds, their modus operandi is to get all the data, interpret it and then come up with a set of initiatives.
—Jody L. Bickel, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modus operandi
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Cravalho’s proclivity for florals over the course of the last few months may be a nod to the method dressing trend embraced by several stars promoting new projects.Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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Turn your method into a series of posts that showcase your genius.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Birch has immediate plans to build further facilities in London itself and near the Formula 1 circuit Silverstone.Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
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However, the climate plan does not include $1 billion in new taxes.Mikenzie Frost, Baltimore Sun, 31 Dec. 2024
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Authorities in New York have released the cause and manner of death of a woman who was set aflame inside a subway car earlier this month.Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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After the Dan Ashworth saga, the agonising manner in which Manchester United stole European qualification from Newcastle in May, that painful Carabao Cup final defeat in 2023 and more than 50 years of misery at Old Trafford, this really was a momentous win.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Taken to the extreme, though, the intensive approach can foreclose opportunities for community support.Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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This approach allows institutions to modernize while minimizing operational disruption.Carlos Netto, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Candied nuts call for salt and sugar, with some recipes using as much as 1 cup of sugar for every 3 cups of nuts.Johna Burdeos, Health, 7 Jan. 2025
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Early recipes combined carbonated water, sugar, and vanilla or other flavorings to create a creamy, sweet beverage.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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The style is comfortable, flowy, and easy to dress up or down.Cai Cramer, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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With stores from Louis Vuitton to Gucci, the sophisticated shopping center melds Manila’s love for fashion with global style.Ching Dee, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The experiment’s results go far beyond playground pastime strategy, however.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Jan. 2025
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This strategy is not only fair to tenants but also can maximize revenue for property owners.Matias Recchia, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Some of the recipes even taught her a few new cooking techniques, like, sprinkling roasted tempeh with sugar for the last few minutes in the oven so the crumbles caramelize.Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 3 Jan. 2025
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Benji Le, a plant and gardening expert, recommends the below beginner-friendly technique, which uses a tea bag to enclose the roots, followed by wrapping it in a layer of sphagnum moss and finishing with sheet moss.Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025
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