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Recent Examples of case study
The Las Vegas project, now well under way, is a case study of the regulatory climate Musk favors.
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Daniel Rothberg, ProPublica, 8 Jan. 2025
Co-author Kirti Rajagopalan, a Washington State biological systems engineer, described Washington as an ideal case study, especially since parts of the state endure hot summers.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
That said, some case studies have suggested that laser therapy may help.
—Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
Unfolding in an extraordinary series of raw, real-time police body camera videos,the family’s interactions with police provide a case study in how Florida’s dysfunctional mental health system serves as a revolving door that seldom leads to lasting help for people like Richard.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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Daniel Rothberg, ProPublica, 8 Jan. 2025
Co-author Kirti Rajagopalan, a Washington State biological systems engineer, described Washington as an ideal case study, especially since parts of the state endure hot summers.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
That said, some case studies have suggested that laser therapy may help.
—Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
Unfolding in an extraordinary series of raw, real-time police body camera videos,the family’s interactions with police provide a case study in how Florida’s dysfunctional mental health system serves as a revolving door that seldom leads to lasting help for people like Richard.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for case study
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With his collection of accolades and records that span 10 Gold Glove awards, three Silver Slugger awards and two American League batting titles, many baseball fans had assumed that Ichiro would easily clinch 100% of the vote.—
Kimmy Yam,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, Emilia Pérez sets the record for most nominations for a non-English language film at 13.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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The report claims Michael filmmakers and producers — which includes director Antoine Fuqua, screenwriter John Logan, and lead producer Graham King, among others — were not made aware of the legally binding agreement until after filming wrapped.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2025
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The other deputies were cleared of wrongdoing, the report shows.—
Julia Marnin,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Jan. 2025
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With two All-Star starters leading the way, the Knicks have a foundation unlike any in recent history.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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With most of the top names off the board, the Blue Jays could opt for an affordable veteran with a history of success over a younger star like Jack Flaherty.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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This application enables clinicians and researchers to access comprehensive case histories, diagnostic tests and treatments for specific conditions or species.—
Massimiliano Melis,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The study asked 50 doctors, 26 of whom were attending physicians and 24 of whom were residents, to try to make six different diagnoses for medical conditions with the same case histories.—
Ben Kesslen,
Quartz,
18 Nov. 2024
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Instead, Gracey rearranges the chronology, finding numbers that thematically match the events of his protagonist’s life.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 Jan. 2025
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Was the real-time format baked in from the get-go, and was that part of what excited you about a return to the genre? That calls into question all the various chronologies of this and all the different sort of iterations.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
9 Jan. 2025
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Instead: find a dedicated journal or pad and start a recovery diary.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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The campaigns come with a description explaining why residents are asking for donations, and many detail the small but irreplaceable possessions that the fires took: family photos and home videos, letters and manuscripts, rare books and childhood diaries.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Get the Robb Report newsletter for similar stories delivered straight to your inbox.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2025
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This story was updated with additional information.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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