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as in process
a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result
followed the procedure for replacing the broken part exactly as the owner's manual instructed
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Recent Examples of procedure
Custodians and exchanges should evaluate key rotation, wallet exposure, recovery procedures, and operational continuity.
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Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The senators suggested that the establishment of the program departed from the department's internal procedures.
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Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Jailing Kohberger on no bond for 619 days at about $194 per day over the course of pretrial court procedures cost Latah County about $120,000.
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Kevin Fixler
june 26,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2026
Feek posted on Substack on Thursday evening that his daughter had had the procedure and was recovering in the ICU with him and his wife Rebecca, Indiana's stepmom, by her side.
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Adam England,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
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Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The senators suggested that the establishment of the program departed from the department's internal procedures.
—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Jailing Kohberger on no bond for 619 days at about $194 per day over the course of pretrial court procedures cost Latah County about $120,000.
—
Kevin Fixler
june 26,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2026
Feek posted on Substack on Thursday evening that his daughter had had the procedure and was recovering in the ICU with him and his wife Rebecca, Indiana's stepmom, by her side.
—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procedure
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Legislative expert and law professor Chris Micheli said lawmakers frequently include controversial provisions in bills during the early stages of the legislative process.
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Those who rely on custom mobility devices still have to fly commercial or find another way to get to the games, and risk damage to their wheelchairs in the process.
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In a note published Monday, Goldman said investors are increasingly grappling with the risk that rates remain elevated for longer, with markets pricing a wider range of possible policy outcomes.
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Sheriff's officials said a detailed investigation determined three employees used the system for non-law enforcement purposes, violating both agency policy and Georgia law.
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This is a natural mosquito control method.
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That is hard to achieve in collaborations like film, television, and the Marvel method.
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To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
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Odds and gambling platforms do not use methodologies used by traditional political polling, and therefore are not substitutes for political polls.
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The specific programs targeted by the EPA regulate emissions from vehicles, lawn and garden equipment, and generators.
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Iran has said peace talks cannot advance to more substantive issues – such as its nuclear program – until the fighting in Lebanon is halted.
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Perhaps with that base-mobilization strategy in mind, the Republican National Committee is planning to hold a first-ever midterm convention this summer.
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Building resilience Stephanie Niven, co-portfolio manager of the Global Sustainable Equity strategy at Ninety One, told CNBC on a call on Friday that her team took the view that the rise of intense weather conditions in Europe was creating a structural growth opportunity for investment.
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
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The two parties would take a somewhat different approach for police protection at high-security venues.
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For its fruit, of course, with its prime role in snacks like cocos preparados or in rich guisados and seafood dishes that are known along the whole Pacific coast.
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The actor has since appeared in projects including Get Out, The Handmaid's Tale and The Diplomat, earning three Emmy Awards over the course of his career.
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“Procedure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procedure. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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