modus operandi

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Recent Examples of modus operandi Speed may be the main modus operandi of the boat, but entertainment is also a key focus. Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025 Until around two weeks ago, Israel’s modus operandi was to assert military dominance as a political strategy, according to Michael Oren, who served as the country’s ambassador to the U.S. from 2009 to 2013. Matt Bradley, NBC news, 30 June 2025 The practice involves individuals testing and probing artificial intelligence systems to uncover and identify any potential harm — a modus operandi common in cybersecurity circles. Neha Hegde, CNBC, 22 June 2025 Instead, rapprochement with Iran has been the modus operandi in recent years, with Gulf countries normalizing and easing tensions with the Islamic Republic under the calculation that regional stability would bring regional prosperity. Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for modus operandi
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Noun
  • The college attributed increasing nonparticipating student counts to improved methods of tracking student participation.
    Edward McKinnon, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Family members can use their own payment methods to make purchases.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The city also agreed to help remove legal blocks to the razing of the Odd Fellows Building, including possible landmark designation, once the hotel company figured out plans for the space.
    Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
  • In 2021, Xi had announced plans for 10 Luban workshops in SCO countries over the next three years.
    Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Some felt its handling was off and others criticized its on-road manners.
    Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Capture transactional data from sources in as comprehensive a manner as possible.
    Bill Waid, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Was the patient approach the right one?
    Steve Madeley, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Frozen dill is best used in cooking and not in fresh recipes like salads.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
  • His recipe calls for muddling sweet Sun Gold tomatoes and fresh basil, plus a smidge of salt and sugar until juicy; then stirring in gin, vermouth, and ice until well-chilled.
    The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Housed in a historic Germantown residence, the restaurant serves its brunch family-style, with strangers seated together at communal tables.
    Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Tate McRae hit the red carpet in a custom sheer Grecian-style white gown by Ludovic de Saint Sernin.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Seeking professional guidance early is key so that strategies can be examined and coordinated effectively.
    Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Wasserman, the committee's chairman, directed the council to suggest a new distribution strategy for the committee to review in December.
    Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Vista Ostuni will continue these efforts with automatic lighting systems; water-efficient taps; a more energy-efficient pool heating technique; and rainwater collection for low-demand landscaping.
    Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Grow in Guilds Growing fruit trees in tree guilds is an age-old planting technique that’s quite similar to companion planting.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025

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