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a usual way of doing something
the thief's modus operandi
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Recent Examples of modus operandi
That refined approach remains his modus operandi in Arizona — a refined approach that could land him on the Opening Day roster.
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Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2025
These two have a modus operandi of winter lingering into early April like a bad cough and then summer sweeping in to shove winter aside in order to start its heat offensive.
—Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
Its modus operandi has changed over the subsequent centuries, however, with a box of tricks that stretches far beyond possessing an unfortunate victim.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 26 Apr. 2025
And that’s been essentially my modus operandi ever since.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
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Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2025
These two have a modus operandi of winter lingering into early April like a bad cough and then summer sweeping in to shove winter aside in order to start its heat offensive.
—Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
Its modus operandi has changed over the subsequent centuries, however, with a box of tricks that stretches far beyond possessing an unfortunate victim.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 26 Apr. 2025
And that’s been essentially my modus operandi ever since.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modus operandi
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By eliminating traditional cooling methods, Shell has significantly reduced energy demand while boosting efficiency.—
Kathleen Abbott,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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In this case, using a dry cloth without a solution is a better cleaning method.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
Noun
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View all plans and add-ons Additional taxes, fees and regional restrictions may apply.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Worries about environmental effects have also been at the forefront, as groups such as the Center for Biological Diversity and the Friends of the Everglades filed a lawsuit Friday to halt the detention center plans.—
Makiya Seminera,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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As a result, he is expected to be featured in a significant manner at SummerSlam.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Additionally, the rate at which water freezes affects the shape and size in which bubbles form, in a predictable manner.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 June 2025
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This approach allows for subtle control over speech rhythm and tone, giving the user the ability to interrupt, emphasize, or ask questions just as anyone else would.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Disney's approach uses three foundational principles that address the organizational dynamics often overlooked in AI implementations.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Depending on the severity of the case, constipation can cause bloating, discomfort, and even all-out pain—not exactly a recipe for a fun time.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
24 June 2025
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History’s lesson is that waiting until a moment of crisis has passed to begin planning for what comes next is a recipe for failure.—
Oona A. Hathaway,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Retro gingham Capricorn is all about timeless style with a tailored twist.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Swaggart’s strutting, sweaty, fire-and-brimstone style was a throwback to earlier eras of evangelism, a seeming rejection of the slicker, smiling approach popularized in the 1980s by fellow televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker and Jerry Falwell.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Additionally, tariffs are putting a strain on companies, driving many sourcing teams to rethink their sourcing strategies.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 2025
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Their creative vision and cultural insight align seamlessly with our global strategy.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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The company says each body takes over 300 hours to create, with the metalwork shaped using traditional panel beating techniques.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The breakthrough technique enables the smelters to extract metal from low-grade ore with chemicals, avoiding the need for blast furnaces.—
Alfred Cang,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
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