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as in schedule
a listing of things to be presented or considered (as at a concert or play)
the program will tell us the scheduled order of musical numbers
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as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
we need to come up with a program to deal with kids skipping school
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also programme
as in to scheme
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Recent Examples of program
Lua Vollaard, ARTnews.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Whether through groups like Big Brothers Big Sisters of America or a program for undergrads at my alma mater, mentoring can be mutually beneficial.
—Terrance Williams, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Mark Maynard, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
Tonight, Turner Classic Movies will celebrate the Cinematheque’s anniversary with a trio of films programmed by the organization’s artistic director Grant Moninger, senior Film programmer Chris LeMaire, film programmer Imani Davis, and chief projectionist Benjamin Tucker.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
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No computer program initiated by the United States government during the Cold War can be separated from its military efforts.
—Lua Vollaard, ARTnews.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Whether through groups like Big Brothers Big Sisters of America or a program for undergrads at my alma mater, mentoring can be mutually beneficial.
—Terrance Williams, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
Most electric vehicles can be programmed to begin preconditioning at a set time to ensure the vehicle is ready for a scheduled departure.
—Mark Maynard, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
Tonight, Turner Classic Movies will celebrate the Cinematheque’s anniversary with a trio of films programmed by the organization’s artistic director Grant Moninger, senior Film programmer Chris LeMaire, film programmer Imani Davis, and chief projectionist Benjamin Tucker.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
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Platforms like LinkedIn Learning, Coursera, or Udemy offer flexible learning options to suit your schedule.Andrew Fennell, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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This ample schedule will provide Rose with numerous opportunities to demonstrate his skills.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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In mid-2020, the company announced a plan to start buying bitcoin.Ari Levy, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
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In 2021, the university unveiled plans for a 12-story dorm, which would house 4,500 students in windowless single-occupancy rooms.Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 25 Dec. 2024
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Her surgery is the latest in a series of similar procedures known as xenotransplantation, the practice of transplanting organs from one species to another.Emily Mullin, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
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Organizations must ensure that all personnel understand IAM policies and are trained in compliance with procedures.Rohan Pinto, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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But the biggest threats come from billionaire corporate land developers and scheming local government officials, eager to get their greedy hands on all that gorgeous acreage to build casinos, resort hotels, golf courses, and the like.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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In the past, Yellowstone characters have pulled off relatively elaborate acts of subterfuge and scheming with multilayered plans that need lots of arguing and surprise twists and time — like, several episodes’ worth of time.Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
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Most recently, the former Fox News personality (who is married to Trump’s son Eric) is serving as herald of the future president’s retribution agenda.Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
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Courtenay Brown Dec 16, 2024 - Economy Trump wildcard paralyzes global central banks Global policymakers admit that how their economies fare next year largely rests on President-elect Trump and whether his trade agenda becomes a reality.Courtenay Brown, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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Reeves’ The Batman was the first fire-breathing theatrical release for Warner Bros. post Covid after implementing a day-and-date release strategy on Max; the movie making $369.3M domestic, $772M WW.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2024
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Although the instant gratification of performance marketing is tempting, neglecting your brand is a shortsighted strategy.Ira Belsky, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The new education policy is the latest in a series of plans to prepare the population for military threats.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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But in February, Ars senior policy reporter Ashley Belanger covered a case of costly AI confabulation in the wild.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 26 Dec. 2024
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Christmas lights in your neighborhood Metro Phoenix residents have designed spectacular Christmas lights displays this year.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Perfect for celebrating their 13-1 record for the 2024 season, the coolers are designed to fit 82 cans or 64 pounds of ice.Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Program.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/program. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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