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Recent Examples of nonoperative
In many cases, similar or better results can be achieved using options including multidisciplinary care that includes an expert nonoperative physician, physical therapy and lifestyle interventions.
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Greg Licholai, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2022
Another call came in about the handrail, then a call about an emergency-exit gate at Fort Hamilton Parkway with a nonoperative magnet.
—Andy Newman, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2020
But behind the model are a set of assumptions about the relationship between China and the U.S. that are suddenly and dramatically nonoperative.
—Dan Neil, WSJ, 17 Jan. 2019
Candidates for surgery have attempted nonoperative treatments without relief of symptoms.
—Tj Gibson, azcentral, 9 May 2018
Greg Licholai, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2022
Another call came in about the handrail, then a call about an emergency-exit gate at Fort Hamilton Parkway with a nonoperative magnet.
—Andy Newman, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2020
But behind the model are a set of assumptions about the relationship between China and the U.S. that are suddenly and dramatically nonoperative.
—Dan Neil, WSJ, 17 Jan. 2019
Candidates for surgery have attempted nonoperative treatments without relief of symptoms.
—Tj Gibson, azcentral, 9 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonoperative
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The planning process involved restructuring the company’s advisory board, transitioning longtime employees into nonoperational roles, and building a younger, more collaborative executive committee.Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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The county denied that any polling locations were nonoperational, acknowledged issues, but claimed most were resolved by 11:30 a.m.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps most notably, both sides deploy decoy vehicles—either inoperative derelicts or inflatable fakes—to draw enemy fire away from real vehicles.David Axe, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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In wartime, however, the calculus changes, because most of the costs are inoperative.William C. Wohlforth, Foreign Affairs, 22 June 2021
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Debt and other nonoperating municipal costs would rise from $24.6 million to $26.5 million.Jesse Leavenworth, courant.com, 9 Mar. 2021
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Our research, published in the Journal of Finance, shows that in 2012 these corporations managed a combined portfolio of $1.6 trillion of nonoperating financial assets.Thomas Gilbert and, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2018
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This was first reported by Kevin K. Cruz has been inactive for more than two years.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The Tampa Bay pass defense is a liability, but since both Saints quarterback Derek Carr and do-everything running back Alvin Kamara are inactive this week with no real reason to risk further injury, the Bucs can worry about defense in the playoffs.J.J. Bailey, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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When heading out to look for lamps, take a lightbulb along to test them in-store, but also consider rewiring nonfunctional pieces.Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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Space junk consists of nonfunctional satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments resulting from satellite collisions and explosions.David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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Drivers say their contract issues center on pay as well as safety issues, including nonfunctioning heaters, loudspeakers and windshield wipers.Zaz Hollander, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Feb. 2023
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In 2020, the state of Virginia passed some bills limiting pretextual traffic stops—for example, when police spot nonfunctioning brake or tail lights or hear an overly loud exhaust system.Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 30 Jan. 2023
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Don't Apply Herbicide to a Dormant Lawn Herbicide, just like fertilizer, is ineffective on a dormant lawn.Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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The scientists concluded that the cull was ineffective, and advised officials in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to focus on the cows, and leave the badger out of it.Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
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McGregor was set to fight UFC lightweight Michael Chandler in 2024 but was forced out of completion due to a broken toe.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Minshew was terrible in 10 appearances and got benched multiple times before suffering a broken collarbone.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Nonoperative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonoperative. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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