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rotes

noun

plural of rote

as in routines

an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity learned the rote for the exercise warm-up but not the reasoning behind it

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Recipe development can be a self-effacing task, obliging the writer to anticipate the appetites and routines of her imagined reader.

— Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
To his right, some 40 yards away, long snapper Liam McCullough and punter Jake Bailey progress through their own separate routines.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 6 Sep. 2026

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Tableside dishes are a highlight, including a seasonal classic Greek salad and mouthwatering whole branzino baked in a coffee-grinds and sea-salt crust, then expertly deboned and served to perfection.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
In a measuring cup or small bowl, stir together the yogurt, mayonnaise, chives, dill and garlic powder; season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper.

— Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026

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For the most part, road-running sneakers have outsoles marked by smooth, flat rubber or shallow grooves, while their trail-running counterparts flaunt lugs that can most effectively grip dirt, mud, and rocks.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
The mesh upper lets air circulate, while grooves in the sole help the shoe bend and move along with your foot instead of feeling stiff.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of grooves

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Hurts starts by looking at small details, identifies patterns and then forms general theories that drive his questions.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Large language models can generate tailored customer communications, while machine learning frameworks can analyze browsing patterns.

— Salman Shahid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of patterns

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Biggest concern Wide receiver The Eagles’ reconfigured wide receiver depth chart was hard to ascertain this summer with DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon missing three weeks of team drills.

— Zach Berman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Garrett, the reigning NFL defensive player of the year, took part in stretching and individual drills during the portion of practice that was open to reporters.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

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