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a usual way of doing something
the thief's modus operandi
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Recent Examples of modus operandi
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.
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Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Because many sustainability leaders come up the ranks from technical backgrounds, their modus operandi is to get all the data, interpret it and then come up with a set of initiatives.
—Jody L. Bickel, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
That will be her modus operandi from this point forward.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
Zito's modus operandi is scalping women and attaching their hair to mannequins, which probably has nothing to do with his mommy issues...
Tom Savini truly works his magic in Maniac, and the special makeup effects are haunting, but the film also gets a boost from a pair of genre heavy-hitters.
—Steven Thrash, EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024
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Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Because many sustainability leaders come up the ranks from technical backgrounds, their modus operandi is to get all the data, interpret it and then come up with a set of initiatives.
—Jody L. Bickel, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
That will be her modus operandi from this point forward.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
Zito's modus operandi is scalping women and attaching their hair to mannequins, which probably has nothing to do with his mommy issues...
Tom Savini truly works his magic in Maniac, and the special makeup effects are haunting, but the film also gets a boost from a pair of genre heavy-hitters.
—Steven Thrash, EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modus operandi
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This method is about more than just writing good emails.Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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As stylists performed their assorted looks, guests could walk around, speak with them about methods, and vote for their favorite styles (the bantu knots, wash-n-go, and wavy curls were front runners).Cierra Black, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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But that plan's fate now rests in the hands of Trump and his incoming administration, which has sent mixed signals on the idea.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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The second priority would be authentically aligning strategic plans with trends that are important to your consumer.James Manso, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
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While product is key to the initial success of brands, a meaningful positioning delivered in an experiential manner can drive more cultural relevance and deeper long-term loyalty, which in turn enables brands to be more resilient in the face of market fluctuations.Santhi Ramesh, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The team is currently working out the manner of Campbell's departure, whether that be his release or suspension.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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This proactive approach provides a culture in which ethical AI use becomes standard and supports both compliance and integrity.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The postseason picture is coming into focus as the end of the regular season approaches, with job security and future roster positions on the line in the final few weeks.Ben Morse, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, essentially every big company seems to be working from the same recipe, making bigger and bigger language models, but all winding up in more or less the same place, which is models that are about as good as GPT-4, but not a whole lot better.Gary Marcus, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
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The cookbook is a celebration of Mexican ingredients and traditions, plus 100 favorite recipes.The View, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2024
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Office Christmas party Monster truck rally commercial style gets applied to the tropes of the corporate holiday party.Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Heavy Responsibility of AI Use Institutional investors, regulators, and other stakeholders have begun paying more attention to how companies govern their AI strategies.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The California strategy grew out of a series of focus groups undertaken soon after Gonzalez, a former state lawmaker, became head of the Labor Federation in July 2022.Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Rodriguez also notes that his hacking technique could be used not just by a driver who wants to jailbreak their own plate, but also by someone targeting an unwitting owner of a plate too.Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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The problem is that their techniques cast a wide net over our telecom networks, so your unsecure messages could be collected and used to exploit you down the road.Ken Colburn, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Modus operandi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modus%20operandi. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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