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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October 23 – November 21 Your focus sharpens when routines stay simple.
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Katelyn Ohashi, the beloved gymnast known for her viral NCAA routines, has made a surprising return to elite gymnastics after a 13-year hiatus.
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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.
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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.
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The grooves on the sole of the wedges also help give them traction that can keep you stable on uneven surfaces, like cobblestone.
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The bewildering time signatures that worked to scramble records like Jane Doe are still present, but they’re deployed to different ends, consumed by massive grooves.
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As its name suggests, atom lithography does away with light altogether and instead uses physical matter—atoms—to print tiny patterns onto silicon chips.
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Watts teaches clients how to fish, respect the lake, to understand seasons, patterns and the importance of stewardship.
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Wet soil is also prone to compaction from the weight of the mower, which may leave ruts in the yard.
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Mow a different direction each time the lawn is cut to avoid ruts in the turf.
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Not organized practice, not drills, just playing with their friends.
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The series of exercises could also include impromptu ones in the future, including real-time responses to Chinese military drills.
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“Rotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotes. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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