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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
Barnard, a separate institution from Columbia, has its own disciplinary procedures.
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2025
Hecker also had a store that focused on European labels like Petit Bateau and Jean Bourget, decades before splurging on childrenswear had become routine procedure for many moneyed parents.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
In a Reddit post, the woman recounted the terrifying situation that unfolded after a dental procedure in which she was sedated.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
How to bid at auction Bid procedures may be obtained from the public docket in the receivership case: https://www2.miamidadeclerk.gov/ocs/Search.aspx
(Docket 252, 253, 254)
Or by emailing counsel to the Receiver, Berger Singerman LLP at senddataaccess@bergersingerman.com.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2025
Hecker also had a store that focused on European labels like Petit Bateau and Jean Bourget, decades before splurging on childrenswear had become routine procedure for many moneyed parents.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
In a Reddit post, the woman recounted the terrifying situation that unfolded after a dental procedure in which she was sedated.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
How to bid at auction Bid procedures may be obtained from the public docket in the receivership case: https://www2.miamidadeclerk.gov/ocs/Search.aspx
(Docket 252, 253, 254)
Or by emailing counsel to the Receiver, Berger Singerman LLP at senddataaccess@bergersingerman.com.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procedure
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The Scholars is a hard swerve away from Car Seat Headrest’s last album, Making a Door Less Open, whose glossy pop surfaces and occasional satirical edge were the result of a long, fraught recording process.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2025
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Some civil rights advocates worry the new court processes will accomplish little except to land more people in jail and conservatorship.—
Ethan Varian,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Dellinger’s firing came as Trump administration employees have touted their support on social media for the president’s policies even though the Hatch Act is meant to restrict political advocacy while on duty.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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The tight widescreen framing and shaky handheld shooting style amplify the stress of a situation that’s all the more potent for not trying to pin a happy ending on such an upsetting policy.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
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However, other symptoms are different, as are diagnosis and treatment methods.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
27 Feb. 2025
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Unlike outdated teaching methods that rely on memorization or guessing strategies, the Science of Reading focuses on how children's brains actually learn to read.—
Linetta Jackson Special to the Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
22 Feb. 2025
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Here’s recommendation for job seekers: Use an x, y, z methodology where x equals action, y equals metric change and z equals P&L impact.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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In exchange, Democrats want to limit the administration's attempts to unilaterally block spending directed by Congress on certain programs.—
Geoffrey Skelley,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Real Madrid icon Karim Benzema revealed plans to return to the club in retirement when speaking on the Los Amigos de Edu program hosted by popular Spanish soccer reporter Edu Aguirre.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Many were invited to the White House last week to discuss strategies for how to boost Trump.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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Hoka’s collaboration strategy as of late has included both performance running standouts and famed fashion designers.—
Peter Verry for Footwear News,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2025
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But one policy approach emerged as most critical: a reduction in the total amount of global plastic production.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, companies that take a flexible approach and prioritize results over presenteeism are more likely to foster a healthy workplace culture and retain talent.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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And, of course, Congress would retain lawmaking powers.—
Claire B. Wofford,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
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What to Expect in Tonight's Episode Romance in Scotland – Castles, misty landscapes, and of course, plenty of romantic dates.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Procedure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procedure. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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