as in method
the means or procedure for doing something
the environmental activist eagerly launched into an explanation of the hows and whys of developing renewable energy sources
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Laura Meckler, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Feb. 2023
And how would an educational institution enforce a ChatGPT ban?
—John Villasenor, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2023
At least once a week, Richard Glossip’s defense team connects on the phone – sometimes to catch up, and other times to strategize on how to save the life of the Oklahoma man on death row.
—Brynn Gingras, CNN, 10 Feb. 2023
The show aims to continue Hagendorf’s mission of bridging the gap between artists and fans sharing inspiring stories, with musicians and non-musician guests discussing how music has influenced their lives.
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The framework used for this year’s pilot course, which was distributed last summer, included an examination of intersectionality, which considers how different identities combine to impact someone’s experience - such as being Black and female.
—Laura Meckler, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Feb. 2023
And how would an educational institution enforce a ChatGPT ban?
—John Villasenor, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2023
At least once a week, Richard Glossip’s defense team connects on the phone – sometimes to catch up, and other times to strategize on how to save the life of the Oklahoma man on death row.
—Brynn Gingras, CNN, 10 Feb. 2023
The show aims to continue Hagendorf’s mission of bridging the gap between artists and fans sharing inspiring stories, with musicians and non-musician guests discussing how music has influenced their lives.
—Michele Amabile Angermiller, Variety, 10 Feb. 2023
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Money poured in from as far away as Singapore, Taiwan and Australia, according to a class-action lawsuit filed in July against Wells Fargo, where Beasley had an attorney trust account to hold and disburse client money.Lizzie Johnson, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Feb. 2023
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That’s the number of countries where Starbucks has its over 32,000 stores.Julia Buckley, CNN, 3 Feb. 2023
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Cravalho’s proclivity for florals over the course of the last few months may be a nod to the method dressing trend embraced by several stars promoting new projects.Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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Turn your method into a series of posts that showcase your genius.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Nestled in the foothills of Mount Taygetus in southern Greece, Euphoria Retreat is a 45-room destination spa with its own one-off approach—a heady holistic mix of healing treatments based on both ancient Greek and Chinese spa philosophies.Melinda Fulmer, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
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Two current Bears have experience playing under Vrabel in Tennessee and lauded his approach.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Begin by clamping at the root and work your way down the hair shaft in one-to-two-inch sections, holding each for just a few seconds, to achieve the look.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
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Offering doula benefits has become an increasingly relevant way for organizations to promote inclusivity and equity.Cynthia McEwen, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Develop an ongoing strategy to gather data and observe what's happening in your environment.Debo Ray, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The changes in strategy come after a period of significant adaptation for the company.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Jan. 2025
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The choice is clear: Continue with outdated approaches or embrace modern methodologies that match today's challenges.Rob De La Espriella, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Previous studies that have shown a small amount of alcohol daily can lower risk of cardiovascular disease are being called out for their methodology, according to The New York Times.Renée Onque, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
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Thanks to more sophisticated genetic-testing techniques, IVF—an expensive, invasive treatment originally developed to help people with fertility troubles—is becoming a tool for optimizing health.Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Police already utilize varying tracking techniques, including the use of drones and GPS trackers that can be fired and affixed to a fleeing vehicle.Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
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The American cowboy is an aspirational bastion of masculinity, and as Costner proves, of manners.Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
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Headings are solely for convenience of reference and will not be deemed to affect in any manner the meaning or intent of the documents or any provision hereof.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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