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a usual way of doing something
the thief's modus operandi
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Recent Examples of modus operandi
The modus operandi was for cars to transport the drugs to within a mile of the border, where individuals would carry them into Jordan in backpacks.
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Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Because many sustainability leaders come up the ranks from technical backgrounds, their modus operandi is to get all the data, interpret it and then come up with a set of initiatives.
—Jody L. Bickel, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
That will be her modus operandi from this point forward.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
Zito's modus operandi is scalping women and attaching their hair to mannequins, which probably has nothing to do with his mommy issues...
Tom Savini truly works his magic in Maniac, and the special makeup effects are haunting, but the film also gets a boost from a pair of genre heavy-hitters.
—Steven Thrash, EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024
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Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Because many sustainability leaders come up the ranks from technical backgrounds, their modus operandi is to get all the data, interpret it and then come up with a set of initiatives.
—Jody L. Bickel, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
That will be her modus operandi from this point forward.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
Zito's modus operandi is scalping women and attaching their hair to mannequins, which probably has nothing to do with his mommy issues...
Tom Savini truly works his magic in Maniac, and the special makeup effects are haunting, but the film also gets a boost from a pair of genre heavy-hitters.
—Steven Thrash, EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modus operandi
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This method is about more than just writing good emails.Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The stakes are high, but in my opinion, the tools and methods being proposed—while promising on paper—are unlikely to resist the gravitational pull of the entrenched culture within government.Greg Orme, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Redshirt junior tackle Cam Banks also announced plans to return for a fifth season in Gainesville.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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But that plan's fate now rests in the hands of Trump and his incoming administration, which has sent mixed signals on the idea.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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While product is key to the initial success of brands, a meaningful positioning delivered in an experiential manner can drive more cultural relevance and deeper long-term loyalty, which in turn enables brands to be more resilient in the face of market fluctuations.Santhi Ramesh, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The team is currently working out the manner of Campbell's departure, whether that be his release or suspension.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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This proactive approach provides a culture in which ethical AI use becomes standard and supports both compliance and integrity.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Trump has tried to soften his image on immigration restriction, if not his hard-nosed approach to policy.Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
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Take a cinnamon roll recipe calling for 1.5 tablespoons (slightly less than 12 grams) of the spice.Katarzyna Kordas, Discover Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
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David Davoli, president of international at Anonymous Content, agreed making the most authentic content that travels is the recipe for success nowadays.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2024
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Office Christmas party Monster truck rally commercial style gets applied to the tropes of the corporate holiday party.Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Heavy Responsibility of AI Use Institutional investors, regulators, and other stakeholders have begun paying more attention to how companies govern their AI strategies.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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But the coming year will mark a tipping point where AI moves from being a tool for individual productivity to a core component of organizational design and strategy.Ethan Mollick, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2024
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Rodriguez also notes that his hacking technique could be used not just by a driver who wants to jailbreak their own plate, but also by someone targeting an unwitting owner of a plate too.Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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The problem is that their techniques cast a wide net over our telecom networks, so your unsecure messages could be collected and used to exploit you down the road.Ken Colburn, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Modus operandi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modus%20operandi. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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