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the means or procedure for doing something
the city council is stuck in the last century and needs to adopt more modern methods for doing things
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Recent Examples of methods
The Human Factor As technology continues to evolve, so must businesses' methods of safeguarding data.
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Cathy Ross, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The brand is dedicated to crafting artisanal mezcal using traditional methods.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The brand emphasizes craftsmanship and traditional production methods, including slow cooking the agave in stone ovens and using copper pot stills for distillation.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Great leaders learn to thrive in the face of challenges, knowing that old methods won’t always work.
—Cara Heilmann, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This technology aims to enhance the strength and stability of structures compared to traditional methods like bolts and adhesives.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Since these companies are being launched post-pandemic, many favor creative and dynamic working methods and encourage fresh ideas.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Traditional methods Cork is made from the bark of the cork oak (Quercus suber) found in countries of the Mediterranean basin.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
The bark is removed from the tree in summer using traditional methods handed down from generation to generation.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
Cathy Ross, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The brand is dedicated to crafting artisanal mezcal using traditional methods.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The brand emphasizes craftsmanship and traditional production methods, including slow cooking the agave in stone ovens and using copper pot stills for distillation.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Great leaders learn to thrive in the face of challenges, knowing that old methods won’t always work.
—Cara Heilmann, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This technology aims to enhance the strength and stability of structures compared to traditional methods like bolts and adhesives.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Since these companies are being launched post-pandemic, many favor creative and dynamic working methods and encourage fresh ideas.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Traditional methods Cork is made from the bark of the cork oak (Quercus suber) found in countries of the Mediterranean basin.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
The bark is removed from the tree in summer using traditional methods handed down from generation to generation.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for methods
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By analyzing behavioral data and engagement patterns, AI solutions can tailor marketing strategies to effectively service and retain clients.Babu Sivadasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Embracing multi-generational strategies, diversifying investment options, and personalizing philanthropic guidance allows wealth managers to create meaningful connections that bridge the gap between young and older clients.April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Therefore, using multiple algorithms or techniques to cross-validate explanations is a more comprehensive approach to ensure stability in understanding the model’s behavior.Vinay Kumar Sankarapu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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All of the therapists go through rigorous training and certification through a third party to learn the specific massage techniques.Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The event will investigate a range of perspectives, geographies, and languages through curatorial methodologies including residencies, workshops, sonic experiences, and expanded publications.News Desk, Artforum, 3 Oct. 2024
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In recent years, brown has played an integral role in informing and building both the transformative and restorative justice movements by way of two prevailing organizing methodologies, each with a corresponding book.Fran Tirado, Them, 3 Oct. 2024
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For years, researchers have sought safe ways to enhance our natural healing processes without resulting in scars.Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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In 2008, Rosen told The Associated Press studying classic films helped young filmmakers find new ways to tell stories and discover their own point-of-view.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
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Austen’s 1813 novel of manners remains a household name, a beloved work of literature and the basis of numerous film and television adaptations and reimaginings.Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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Tacos hold a special place in Phoenix's food culture, with multiple shops and trucks across the Valley earning the love of Arizona residents through all manners to serve the popular dish, from birria to carne asada to calabacitas.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
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Despite its previous bad culinary advice about pizza and rocks, AI will initially be used for the presentation of the results for queries in English about recipes and meal ideas entered on mobile devices.Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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The book weaves together recipes and essays that highlight Cajun cooking with Melissa’s captivating life story, while also drawing attention to Louisiana’s rapidly eroding coastline.Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Many similar systems have been developed, but the PDW solution has a major advantage.David Hambling, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The eruption, called a coronal mass ejection, prompted the federal government's Space Weather Prediction Center in Colorado to issue a geomagnetic storm watch for Friday, Saturday and Sunday to alert people about potential disruptions to navigation, power and radio systems.Alex Sundby, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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