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a usual way of doing something
the thief's modus operandi
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Recent Examples of modus operandi
An unexpected spark arrives around April 23 when Venus conjuncts Uranus, bringing sudden attractions or plot twists that disrupt your modus operandi.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
While the greedy grifter operates through speed and scale, and the angry grifter operates through ideology, the SGG’s modus operandi is closeness and narrative control to win you, the reader, over.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
Chef Lordfer Lalicon’s modus operandi is farm-centric.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
That’s my ultimate modus operandi.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 Dec. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
While the greedy grifter operates through speed and scale, and the angry grifter operates through ideology, the SGG’s modus operandi is closeness and narrative control to win you, the reader, over.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
Chef Lordfer Lalicon’s modus operandi is farm-centric.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
That’s my ultimate modus operandi.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modus operandi
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Science Minister Chang Lih Kang said Monday that any radioactive waste generated within the next five years must be treated and neutralized by extracting thorium or other methods.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The attacks included suicide missions — a method that Hamas operatives had learned from Hezbollah trainers in Lebanon.—
Ron Kampeas,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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Crude prices spiked above $110 per barrel Monday morning after several Middle East energy producers announced plans to cut output.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 Mar. 2026
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Provost is expected to lay out a plan to slash expenses at a strategy day near Paris, including using more technology from Chinese partner Geely to lower development costs.—
Albertina Torsoli,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Larson, who grew up on a farm in North Dakota, has a rangy frame and a folksy manner.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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ZKPs is a method that allows a person—looking to verify themselves—to answer statements in a manner that establishes trust to the verifying party without unveiling personal or secret information.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Now, the hospital, which treats mostly people involved with the justice system, is expanding to alleviate the county’s overlapping mental health and homelessness crisis, in what proponents described as a more compassionate approach than in the past.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Little emphasized the need to ease property taxes in a letter accompanying his signature but criticized Moyle’s approach as rushed and overly complex.—
Mark Dee
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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If a pie isn't in the cards, this relatively easy pound cake recipe with a beautiful key lime glaze is a welcome substitution.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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Practice is more than half the battle, but picking the right recipe to boost your confidence is just as important.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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From evergreen staples from Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo to modern takes from Toteme and The Row (and even a few unexpected picks in bubblegum pink and firetruck red), their wishlist encompasses a lot of bridal styles; and, more importantly, a lot of bridal events.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Lanterns are a smart pick for spaces that lack electrical wiring, and the minimalist geometric shape effortlessly fits with decor styles ranging from modern to coastal.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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The sale to real estate investment firm EPR Properties is part of Six Flags’ strategy to simplify what the company owns, strengthen its operations on parks with growth potential and pay down debt.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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These names are often picked for security purposes, strategy, morale and public perception.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Mar. 2026
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At Kakō and Saki, guests feast on seasonal Japanese ingredients highlighting traditional and modern techniques.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Reverse-creaming is the secret to tender cakes Reverse creaming is a technique in which dry ingredients are mixed with butter prior to adding any wet ingredients.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
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