as in method
the means or procedure for doing something
the environmental activist eagerly launched into an explanation of the hows and whys of developing renewable energy sources
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Laura Meckler, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Feb. 2023
And how would an educational institution enforce a ChatGPT ban?
—John Villasenor, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2023
At least once a week, Richard Glossip’s defense team connects on the phone – sometimes to catch up, and other times to strategize on how to save the life of the Oklahoma man on death row.
—Brynn Gingras, CNN, 10 Feb. 2023
The show aims to continue Hagendorf’s mission of bridging the gap between artists and fans sharing inspiring stories, with musicians and non-musician guests discussing how music has influenced their lives.
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The framework used for this year’s pilot course, which was distributed last summer, included an examination of intersectionality, which considers how different identities combine to impact someone’s experience - such as being Black and female.
—Laura Meckler, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Feb. 2023
And how would an educational institution enforce a ChatGPT ban?
—John Villasenor, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2023
At least once a week, Richard Glossip’s defense team connects on the phone – sometimes to catch up, and other times to strategize on how to save the life of the Oklahoma man on death row.
—Brynn Gingras, CNN, 10 Feb. 2023
The show aims to continue Hagendorf’s mission of bridging the gap between artists and fans sharing inspiring stories, with musicians and non-musician guests discussing how music has influenced their lives.
—Michele Amabile Angermiller, Variety, 10 Feb. 2023
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Money poured in from as far away as Singapore, Taiwan and Australia, according to a class-action lawsuit filed in July against Wells Fargo, where Beasley had an attorney trust account to hold and disburse client money.Lizzie Johnson, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Feb. 2023
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Freeridge's premiere season ended with an epic cliffhanger that raised many questions about where the plot will go if it's picked up for another season.Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 3 Feb. 2023
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This method is about more than just writing good emails.Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The stakes are high, but in my opinion, the tools and methods being proposed—while promising on paper—are unlikely to resist the gravitational pull of the entrenched culture within government.Greg Orme, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Russia’s approach appeared to be sustainable—even in 2022, when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and adjusted its military presence in Syria accordingly.Nicole Grajewski, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024
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But several of this year’s Under 30 cohort are taking a more hands-on approach.Alex Konrad, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The invasion of Ukraine also changed Moscow’s Middle East posture in another way.Nicole Grajewski, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024
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But a new report highlights other ways in which renting burdens many households, keeping them from financial stability and wealth creation.Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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To address these obstacles, a clear digital transformation strategy, investment in scalable solutions and strong collaboration between IT and operational technology (OT) teams are essential.Rohit Anabheri, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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This version adds an element of unpredictability with more draw cards and a greater degree of strategy, which brings new life to the classic.Toni Sutton, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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Some brief highlights include: Prepare for your DevSecOps journey by first confirming your agile and DevOps methodologies.Forrester, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Product Environmental Footprint is a methodology that would assess how companies measure the environmental impact of their products throughout their entire life cycle, from the start of the supply chain through disposal.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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Her company’s technique enables recycling without carbon emissions or toxic byproducts.Amy Feldman, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The strategist, who asked to be identified only as Manuel, told me that the campaign had studied Trump’s communication techniques closely.Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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Press releases, to my thinking, are an exercise that helps a communications staffer establish the who, what, when, where and why in a concise and orderly manner.Michele Schiavoni, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Pascrell later released a report that questioned whether these schools and others were operating in a manner consistent with their tax-exempt purpose.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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