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.
—Michele Amabile Angermiller, Variety, 10 Feb. 2023
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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for how
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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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Nonetheless, the Bengals will still need to build depth at certain positions and that’s where prospects from Saturday’s game have an opportunity to showcase their skills early ahead of the NFL Combine and/or their respective college pro days.—
Mohammad Ahmad,
cleveland,
3 Feb. 2023
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Include how much your clients paid for the system right up front, then run them through the method.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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States have turned to using the method as access to the drugs needed for lethal injections has been limited in recent years.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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They are trained using diverse datasets and learning approaches that reflect the full spectrum of human experience and values.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Spooky Front Door Decor Instead of the standard faux pumpkin wreath, take a more stylish approach to your front door Halloween decor.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Aug. 2025
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The senior was an efficient 77% passing, kept the ball out of harm’s way and aided multiple scoring drives with his scrambling ability.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Aug. 2025
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The team delivered a statement win, capturing a first-quarter lead and holding it the rest of the way to defeat 6A squad Denton Guyer 21-14 on Friday, Aug. 29, at Tim Buchanan Stadium.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Aug. 2025
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The session will allow the Republicans to remove one of two remaining Democratic Congressional seats in the state, bringing another victory for Trump’s national redistricting strategy.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Aug. 2025
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Maintaining control of the House will be vital for Vance’s strategy of securing his own political standing by racking up wins for Trump.—
Francesca Chambers,
The Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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More research with an appropriate sample size, methodology, assessment of patient compliance, and follow-up is needed on the topic.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
21 Aug. 2025
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Keep It Practical, Not Perfect There are formal methodologies and structured approaches for problem selection, like Six Sigma.—
Kelly Starman,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Current quantum architectures use error-mitigating techniques that limit systems to smaller circuits, with just a few cubits.—
Marco Chiappetta,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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All of the experts who spoke to Rolling Stone say that the companies behind these massively successful models have a responsibility to develop watermarking techniques that explicitly state when images were made with their models.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
30 Aug. 2025
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Here he’s been renamed Vadim (or Vlad) Baranov and is played by Paul Dano in the actor’s charmingly offhand and cerebral manner.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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The former general further called on the public to express their aspirations in a peaceful and constructive manner, and promised their voices will be heard.—
Niniek Karmini,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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