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a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result
followed the procedure for replacing the broken part exactly as the owner's manual instructed
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Recent Examples of procedure
Any legislation on restraint and seclusion should include a few key pieces, Kern said — clear definitions, allowing the techniques only when students or others are at risk of imminent harm, and reporting procedures that provide a way to ensure the child is OK and to notify parents.
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Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 26 Jan. 2025
Such a measure would hamper the ability of women in states where the procedure is banned to receive the pills through the mail.
—Elizabeth Dias, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
By the time Ricciardi finally volunteered himself for the procedure two years later (concerned about the blood that kept dribbling out of his ass), the polyps that a doctor might have found during an earlier examination had grown into a fist-sized mass and metastasized throughout his liver.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025
This will tell you if the broker is licensed and if there have been disciplinary procedures against him or her.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 26 Jan. 2025
Such a measure would hamper the ability of women in states where the procedure is banned to receive the pills through the mail.
—Elizabeth Dias, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
By the time Ricciardi finally volunteered himself for the procedure two years later (concerned about the blood that kept dribbling out of his ass), the polyps that a doctor might have found during an earlier examination had grown into a fist-sized mass and metastasized throughout his liver.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025
This will tell you if the broker is licensed and if there have been disciplinary procedures against him or her.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procedure
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Integrated with real-time tracking for comprehensive visibility, digital twins help pinpoint vulnerabilities, enhance processes and strengthen supply chains.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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The memo, obtained by the Miami Herald, offered guidance about the suspension and the review process launched by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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Author Andrew Handel said the Index evaluates state education policies across several categories, including school choice programs, charter schools, homeschooling, and virtual schooling.—
Kevin Bessler | The Center Square,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Jan. 2025
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Noem has been a longtime ally of Trump, with a history of backing his immigration policies and proposals.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
25 Jan. 2025
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In a method dressing moment, the star wore a glittering spiderweb gown and changed into a jumpsuit of the same design for the afterparty.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Urban farmers cultivate crops in urban environments using innovative methods like hydroponics, vertical farming and rooftop gardens, contributing to local food security and environmental sustainability.—
Marco Buscaglia,
Boston Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
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For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
30 Jan. 2025
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All of Health's awards programs have a unique testing and assessment methodology.—
Health Editorial Team,
Health,
29 Jan. 2025
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Following this trend, the University of Vermont plans to launch an undergraduate co-op program in fall 2025.—
Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism is seeking funding through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program.—
Joseph Flaherty,
arkansasonline.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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The Baltimore City Health Department has implemented several strategies to combat the opioid crisis, focusing on prevention, treatment access and harm reduction.—
Pradeep Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2025
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But look, this is an intentional strategy on the part of Trump's inner circle.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Baltimore’s crisis demands urgent action and a willingness to explore innovative approaches.—
Pradeep Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2025
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During the warm months of the long Southern California dry season, houses relied on a haphazard approach to passive cooling.—
Richard Olsen,
Forbes,
26 Jan. 2025
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The founder built on The Seven Intentions and created an online course in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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James, of course, has never been away after breaking into the NBA and 18.—
Stephen Wade,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Procedure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procedure. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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