modus operandi

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Recent Examples of modus operandi Befitting their ball-control modus operandi, the Midshipmen (7-2, 5-1 American Athletic Conference) amassed 321 rushing yards and maintained possession more than 38 minutes in a 28-7 rout Saturday at Raymond James Stadium. Joey Knight, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2024 Stealth has pretty much been the modus operandi for as long as rich Americans have been putting their fingers on the scale of democracy — until Musk came along. Whizy Kim, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018 The attack modus operandi involves the use of fraudulent emergency data requests, which can request information to be supplied immediately by a business while bypassing additional reviews of the request for legitimacy, courtesy of their urgent nature, in order to expose sensitive information. Davey Winder, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 The modus operandi was for cars to transport the drugs to within a mile of the border, where individuals would carry them into Jordan in backpacks. Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for modus operandi 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modus operandi
Noun
  • But none has the execution method as its lead option.
    Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Adopt Eco-Friendly Production Methods Business leaders reduce waste by adopting eco-friendly production methods, using sustainable materials and optimizing energy use.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • De la Hogue Moran said going forward the plan is to launch a selection of pop-ups around the world, averaging two a year, with one implementation more art-centric via partnerships with galleries and artists and the other more product-oriented via tie-ups with retailers.
    Sandra Salibian, WWD, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Red tape, budget shortfalls and government inaction repeatedly stymied plans for water system improvements — including some that specifically cited the need to boost firefighting capacity.
    Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • And so the manner of death — suicide or homicide — remained an open question.
    Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 26 Jan. 2025
  • Compelling subject matter only goes so far when presented in such a bland, familiar manner.
    Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Baltimore’s crisis demands urgent action and a willingness to explore innovative approaches.
    Pradeep Thomas, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2025
  • During the warm months of the long Southern California dry season, houses relied on a haphazard approach to passive cooling.
    Richard Olsen, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Even Ina Garten swears by it for her party-worthy meatloaf recipe!
    Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Here are a few pointers to keep in mind when using recipes.
    Andee Tagle, NPR, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The 6-foot-6 wing does it with a unique style and uncanny body control.
    Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
  • This one comes in eight colors, is wind- and rain-resistant, and has a detachable faux fur collar around the hood for added warmth and style.
    Lauren Fischer, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The Baltimore City Health Department has implemented several strategies to combat the opioid crisis, focusing on prevention, treatment access and harm reduction.
    Pradeep Thomas, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2025
  • But look, this is an intentional strategy on the part of Trump's inner circle.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Expect a moment suspended in time around a bold menu employing techniques such as slow cooking, fermentation and decoction.
    Lily Templeton, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Dining Saba Restaurant marries local Balearic ingredients with traditional Asian techniques, offering dishes like sushi, gyozas, bibimbap, and a silky egg custard with lobster and dashi.
    Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2025

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