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a usual way of doing something
the thief's modus operandi
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Recent Examples of modus operandi
Feasibility assessments are not normally the modus operandi of Trumpism.
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David Leonhardt, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
That was his modus operandi during the trial in this case, as well as in the New York civil fraud trial and Jean Carroll defamation trials.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
The prosecutor’s office publicly maintains that its modus operandi is a legitimate way of maintaining custody of properties in dispute.
—Madeleine Wattenbarger, Eliana Gilet, & Axel Hernández, The Dial, 17 Dec. 2024
Barney’s modus operandi is endless preparation, numerous assistants, and a penchant for the spectacular.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
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David Leonhardt, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
That was his modus operandi during the trial in this case, as well as in the New York civil fraud trial and Jean Carroll defamation trials.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
The prosecutor’s office publicly maintains that its modus operandi is a legitimate way of maintaining custody of properties in dispute.
—Madeleine Wattenbarger, Eliana Gilet, & Axel Hernández, The Dial, 17 Dec. 2024
Barney’s modus operandi is endless preparation, numerous assistants, and a penchant for the spectacular.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modus operandi
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Ferrazzi introduces methods like stress testing, where team members openly challenge ideas in a structured format to refine decision-making. Build Psychological Safety First – For negotiation to be effective, team members must feel safe voicing concerns.—
Kwame Christian,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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People who received any of the three methods of misinformation training performed better than those who did not, the results showed.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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Don't assume the worst will happen, but develop a step-by-step plan for each worst-case scenario.—
Pamela Furr,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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For more information, call (855) 437-3243 to reach a Fannie Mae housing counselor who can provide a needs assessment and create a personalized recovery plan.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
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His manner with the girl is more bemused, placating.—
Joyce Carol Oates,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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One of the biggest mysteries in the cryptoasset sector is, despite the rapid and comprehensive pivot of U.S. policymakers to one of a pro-crypto outlook, why cryptoasset prices have yet to respond decisively and in a sustained manner.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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This outward approach is also now the defining feature of seven other Benetti craft—ranging from 131 to 236 feet—including its new B.Now series.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2025
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This approach to the ingredient, notably the extraction of ginseng saponin in the 1970s, laid the foundation for what would become Sulwhasoo’s hallmark — combining natural, effective ingredients with modern science.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
15 Mar. 2025
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Winging it or making emotional decisions are recipes for turbulence, instability, and anxiety.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Here’s a recipe for broccoli-fennel soup with garlic croutons.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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Irish Whiskey: Irish whiskey as a category gets more interesting and diffuse by the day, but this particular cocktail is best with the classic style, which is to say, light, mild, and easy.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2025
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His editing style, with its big budgets and nonconfrontational leadership, feels akin to hosting.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
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Leadership strategies that involve coercion, and emphasize punishment, don’t feel very modern.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The fissure shattered the message of unity Democrats were hoping to convey coming out of their annual strategy retreat this week.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
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Vettori also did a good job mixing up his techniques and targets, landing 38 leg strikes, eight body strikes, and 60 head strikes.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Additional troopers responded and attempted to use a box-in technique to prevent her from leaving the scene.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Modus operandi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modus%20operandi. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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