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a usual way of doing something
the thief's modus operandi
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Recent Examples of modus operandi
Barney’s modus operandi is endless preparation, numerous assistants, and a penchant for the spectacular.
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Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
Madrid have a modus operandi in hooking talent such as Yoro.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 19 July 2024
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
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Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
Madrid have a modus operandi in hooking talent such as Yoro.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 19 July 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modus operandi
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Mister Robinson emulated Rogers' talk-to-the-camera method, though with tougher, more adult tales than the original.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Its skin microbiome testing method, which goes beyond simple bacterial identification, provides a comprehensive analysis of the microbial ecosystem living on your skin.—
WWD,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025
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On Monday, European leaders hastily assembled in Paris to discuss plans for peace in Ukraine after they were left out of U.S.-led talks, due to begin Tuesday, between Washington and Moscow on the near three-years Russia-Ukraine war.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2025
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The Palestinian Authority, which governs pockets of the West Bank, has so far opposed any plans for Gaza that exclude it.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Palm trees, like Angelenos, can go on forever, in one manner or another.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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An autopsy report declared Brooks' manner of death was homicide, according to his family's attorney.—
Doha Madani,
NBC News,
20 Feb. 2025
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But some conservatives and anti-tax groups say a massive bond measure is not the right approach.—
Kate Talerico,
The Mercury News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Both approaches would rely on a process known as budget reconciliation that allows legislation to pass the Senate with a simple majority.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2025
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This easy recipe is versatile and great for busy weeknights.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2025
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Fresh fillets are preferred for this recipe, but frozen ones will do in a pinch.—
Danielle Dorsey,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2025
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Born from his sobriety journey, the brand features less than 0.5 percent of alcohol in three beer styles: Edgehill Hazy IPA, Kingston Golden Pils Beer, and Noon Wheat Beer.—
Maya Gandara,
StyleCaster,
19 Feb. 2025
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Beavers, who also are monogamous and mate for life, have a different strategy.—
Carl R. Gold,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2025
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Incentive use may also be weakening as a sales strategy as elevated interest rates reduce the pool of eligible home buyers.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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Many surgeons specialize exclusively in hair transplants and consistently refine their techniques.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Using various natural language processing techniques, AI agents can capture relevant data from emails, phone calls and meetings and put it into the CRM system.—
Gaurav Aggarwal,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Modus operandi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modus%20operandi. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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