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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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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Cravalho’s proclivity for florals over the course of the last few months may be a nod to the method dressing trend embraced by several stars promoting new projects.Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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Shredders undoubtedly provide the most energy-efficient and environmentally responsible method to supply large volumes of obsolete metal as a raw material for the manufacture of new products.Steve Joseph, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
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Nestled in the foothills of Mount Taygetus in southern Greece, Euphoria Retreat is a 45-room destination spa with its own one-off approach—a heady holistic mix of healing treatments based on both ancient Greek and Chinese spa philosophies.Melinda Fulmer, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
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Trade Minkah Fitzpatrick and reinvest the return on offense to build a more balanced roster The Steelers’ all-in approach on defense simply isn’t working.Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Self-Regulation People with RSD have reported various ways to self-manage their symptoms, and better respond to rejection.Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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Begin by clamping at the root and work your way down the hair shaft in one-to-two-inch sections, holding each for just a few seconds, to achieve the look.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
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Develop an ongoing strategy to gather data and observe what's happening in your environment.Debo Ray, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The changes in strategy come after a period of significant adaptation for the company.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Jan. 2025
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The choice is clear: Continue with outdated approaches or embrace modern methodologies that match today's challenges.Rob De La Espriella, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Previous studies that have shown a small amount of alcohol daily can lower risk of cardiovascular disease are being called out for their methodology, according to The New York Times.Renée Onque, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
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Some of the recipes even taught her a few new cooking techniques, like, sprinkling roasted tempeh with sugar for the last few minutes in the oven so the crumbles caramelize.Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 3 Jan. 2025
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Subliminal techniques: Methods that distort a person's ability to make informed decisions.Ozan Ozerk, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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After the Dan Ashworth saga, the agonising manner in which Manchester United stole European qualification from Newcastle in May, that painful Carabao Cup final defeat in 2023 and more than 50 years of misery at Old Trafford, this really was a momentous win.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Authorities in New York have released the cause and manner of death of a woman who was set aflame inside a subway car earlier this month.Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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