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a usual way of doing something
the thief's modus operandi
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Recent Examples of modus operandi
Prosecutors argued that the crimes shared the same modus operandi and that many witnesses overlap.
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Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
That’s the modus operandi described by investigators in a string of at least 10 heists targeting BNSF trains in California and Arizona since last March.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2025
The modus operandi beneath Pierre’s look is all about evoking masculine energy.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
The modus operandi of the burglary is consistent with others carried out in the United States by South American theft groups, according to the complaint.
—Eric Levenson, CNN, 10 Feb. 2025
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Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
That’s the modus operandi described by investigators in a string of at least 10 heists targeting BNSF trains in California and Arizona since last March.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2025
The modus operandi beneath Pierre’s look is all about evoking masculine energy.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
The modus operandi of the burglary is consistent with others carried out in the United States by South American theft groups, according to the complaint.
—Eric Levenson, CNN, 10 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for modus operandi
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modus operandi
Noun
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Use strong authentication methods for the Kubernetes API to help prevent attackers from gaining access to the cluster even if valid credentials such as kubeconfig are obtained.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The attackers combined this method with social engineering and exploited unpatched vulnerabilities, amplifying the threat.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Trump has upended the global trading system that has been in place for over 75 years with a plan for tariffs on products from across the world.—
Chris Prentice,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The split plan, which was roundly criticized by residents, was ultimately called off on March 14.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
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Fast forward to 2025, and Leicester away has once again witnessed a big moment, though not quite in the same manner as 2019.—
James Nalton,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Abu Dhabi's opulent and over-the-top experiences are abundant throughout the city and are showcased in a more conservative manner than seen in Dubai.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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Ultimately, the new police chief must value community, embrace diversity, and promote a responsive, inclusive approach to law enforcement.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Another approach: pen a sweet letter to read aloud that your better half can later hold onto as a keepsake.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Vogue,
20 Apr. 2025
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Here’s a quick and easy shiitake mushrooms recipe that takes just a few minutes to make.—
Dr. Steven Gundry,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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Each bottle is accompanied with flavor profile, tasting notes and creative recipes, some of which are mind blowing.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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His play style requires highly technical players, a standard that is not widely characteristic of MLS.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Veja Campo Leather Sneaker If leather sneakers are more your style, consider snagging this pair from Veja — a popular brand among stars like Kate Middleton, Witherspoon, and Johansson.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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However, Keena said that strategy may not be as effective this time around.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Outpacing services and community expectations while chasing tax dollars is not a long-term winning strategy.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Modern tailoring techniques span from crafty embellishments à la Diotima to high-shine and bold color from Wales Bonner; the details are as diverse as the diaspora.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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The next police chief for Fort Worth should possess a combination of strong leadership skills, integrity, excellent communication skills, community orientation, and a thorough understanding of current law enforcement strategies and techniques.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Modus operandi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modus%20operandi. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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