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something used to achieve an end
computer literacy is only an instrumentality for acquiring an education, and not an end in itself
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Recent Examples of instrumentality
To effect these seizures, the FBI will simultaneously issue commands that will interfere with the hackers’ control over the instrumentalities of their crimes (the Target Devices), including by preventing the hackers from easily re-infecting the Target Devices with KV Botnet malware.
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Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2024
The common thread here is a blatant, self-serving instrumentality incapable of distinguishing between the desire for order and the desire for domination, between the good of all and one’s own good.
—Jack Butler, National Review, 31 Dec. 2023
Other authorizers cannot operate instrumentality charter schools.
—Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2023
State and local governments, agencies and instrumentalities of the federal government, and nonprofits were not eligible for payments.
—Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
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Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2024
The common thread here is a blatant, self-serving instrumentality incapable of distinguishing between the desire for order and the desire for domination, between the good of all and one’s own good.
—Jack Butler, National Review, 31 Dec. 2023
Other authorizers cannot operate instrumentality charter schools.
—Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2023
State and local governments, agencies and instrumentalities of the federal government, and nonprofits were not eligible for payments.
—Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instrumentality
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However, these stations across the country and the instruments used to collect the data vary and have evolved over time, meaning that raw historical data might not always reflect accurate or consistent conditions.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, an instrument known as a Laser Retroreflector Array on the top deck of the lander will be activated.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Caro Quintero was released when a court overturned his 40-year sentence for the 1985 kidnapping and killing of DEA agent Camarena.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
28 Feb. 2025
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The former leader of a Mexican cartel, thought responsible for the 1985 death of a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent in the 1980s, was among 29 defendants extradited to the United States Thursday.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Many Cybertruck social media groups contain examples of drivers being targeted for their vehicle of choice, while news reports show multiple dealerships have been victimized by anti-Musk vandals, USA TODAY reported.—
Chris Mueller,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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After her rights were read and she was issued the citation, LeBaron was let out of the vehicle and not detained.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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These auctions often feature vehicles, office equipment, electronics, industrial machinery and even real estate.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, which could push the cost of cars, appliances and industrial machinery higher.—
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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The agency didn't respond to requests for information about the raid.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Free agency and the new league year gets underway March 12 and the Vikings have $60 million in cap space.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Bless also integrates adaptive verification methods, such as weighted averages for data retrieval and consensus mechanisms for complex tasks, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and seamless execution across a diverse computing network.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Night Agent takes itself much more seriously, but creator Shawn Ryan has a tremendous internal editing mechanism that keeps the show lean and propulsive.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Feb. 2025
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Loose organs fall out the back of an unzipped jumpsuit.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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Miami is a destination for patients seeking cancer treatment, organ transplants and Brazilian butt lifts.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Instrumentality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instrumentality. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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