as in engineering
the things that must be done to plan and organize a complicated activity or event that involves many people
My mother was in charge of the logistics of our camping trip. Logistics are the key to a successful military campaign. the logistics of a political campaign
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This supreme confidence in the design and engineering of the Orion and SLS, and their ability to help the U.S. hold onto its pole-star position in leading-edge expeditions, is the general consensus across NASA and Congress.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025 -
He's run more than 1,000 laps in the new ZR1 and was part of the Corvette engineering team that set new records for an American manufacturer at Germany's famed Nürburgring Nordschleife racetrack.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
31 Aug. 2025
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Experts in business management have noted that companies generally don’t take measures on diversity and climate because of a political stance, but rather as a business decision.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Researchers created a breeding strategy that included monitoring reproductive behavior, strict incubation management and intensive care after birth, according to the release.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Parents expressed concerns and criticism over the handling of the situation, praising Gonzalez's impact on the school community.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Respondents gave roughly the same marks to Trump's handling of the economy and foreign affairs as his overall job performance, coming in at 37% and 39% approvals, respectively.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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The first humans on Mars would be tasked with taking account of local resources, setting up landing operations, establishing a power source and building homes.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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The company plans to continue operations and market the business for sale during the bankruptcy proceedings.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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It has been tagged as a giveaway to rich elites, and the administration is tapping a vice president who grew up poor in Middletown to turn public perception.—
Francesca Chambers,
The Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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The arrests of two wildland firefighters accused of working illegally in Washington state has sparked a new round of debate over the Trump administration's priorities about wildfires and immigration enforcement.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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Dale has state government, education, radio and television experience as well.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Aug. 2025
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Steve Sanchez, a member of the city council in La Quinta, part of Calvert’s current district, said the state government is not giving enough voice to Californians.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
25 Aug. 2025
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During a governance committee meeting held directly before the regular school board meeting, several school board members voiced their opposition and concern over the decision.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Taking stock of your current AI readiness and bolstering these foundational pillars now will pay off by giving you the flexibility to pivot to pursue future growth opportunities: Data quality and governance.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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That early blend of design and field experience shaped her practical, collaborative approach to problem-solving and leadership.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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With new oversight, strong federal leadership, and an end to municipal cash grabs, the Commonwealth can finally deliver on the promise of a stable and prosperous energy system.—
Dan Eberhart,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Logistics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logistics. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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