as in implementation
the doing of an action
the execution of this magic trick must be accomplished in one fluid motion
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Recent Examples of execution
Close’s messaging remains consistent — to empower young women to succeed outside of basketball while at the same time being detail-oriented and demanding in terms of execution and fundamentals.
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Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
Tanzi’s lawyers and the state Attorney General’s Office have filed a flurry of documents this week at the Florida Supreme Court, as justices consider whether the execution should proceed.
—Jim Saunders, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
The philosophy is sound; the execution has been lacking.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Another clip verified by CNN shows a militant dragging a middle-aged man – identified by local sources as villager Yazan Mostafa – out to his execution, carried by other unidentified fighters.
—Tamara Qiblawi, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
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Demand in recent months has been heavier in sports and streaming, and the market appears poised for some uncertainty tied to the Trump administration’s implementation of tariffs, which have undermined the stock market.—
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Nevertheless, healthcare lags behind other sectors in the implementation of digital strategies, according to Dr Rainer Sibbel, professor of international health management at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.—
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These are essential for functions like sales, marketing, and fulfillment, and without dedicated staff, these tools become overwhelming.—
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The Flaws In The Current System Even in 2025, businesses grapple with inefficiencies like: Manual Data Entry Errors: A single typo can cause costly fulfillment delays.—
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In March, Chopra attended a preview performance of the beloved Jason Robert Brown musical, gushing about it on her Instagram page.—
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For Fudd’s performance in the game, she was awarded the Most Outstanding Player.—
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Remember to include numbers wherever possible in your resume to emphasize the scope, timeliness, and impact of your professional accomplishments.—
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This was a great accomplishment and everyone has to live this once.—
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“Execution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execution. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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