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a book used for instruction in a subject
an owner's manual comes with the camera
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Recent Examples of manual
Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans manual recommends getting at least 150 minutes (2.5 hours) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week.
—Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024
Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Starbucks’ stores are resorting to manual methods such as pen and paper for employee scheduling, the spokesperson said, adding that the incident hasn’t impacted store operations or hours.
—Curtis Heinzl, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2024
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Noun
In this case, that's 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23 — though the Election Commission's manual does not specify if the process would be postponed to the next business day.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans manual recommends getting at least 150 minutes (2.5 hours) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week.
—Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024
Adjective
For instance, in risk management, AI can detect anomalies or potential fraud far more effectively than manual methods.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Starbucks’ stores are resorting to manual methods such as pen and paper for employee scheduling, the spokesperson said, adding that the incident hasn’t impacted store operations or hours.
—Curtis Heinzl, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2024
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On Saturday, sitting in her living room in a Las Vegas suburb facing her computer screen, Giffords walked a group of observers through her incredibly detailed 93-page handbook.David Gilbert, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
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The umpire may sit in the high chair, but the players do not feel the full force of the handbook on the ground.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Some great ideas are do-it-yourself (DIY) ornaments, holiday themed at-home slime, or homemade stickers of your favorite Christmas characters. Throw a Christmas party.Christin Perry, Parents, 11 Dec. 2024
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So, leave the appetizers and desserts at home and opt for something the host can set aside and enjoy for days to come, like a homemade container of granola or your all-time favorite coffee beans.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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Large language models represent a significant advancement, capable of extracting content and meaning from unstructured text more accurately.Michael Dennis, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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In a post that interlaced text with clips of Pintauro in a hospital gown, sometimes with an intubation tube, Pintauro shared he had been diagnosed with a bloodstream infection resulting from a tear in his stomach lining.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Manual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manual. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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