as in methods
formal
a usual way of doing something
the thief's modus operandi
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All the different construction methods.—
Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
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Over decades, advocates employed such methods as petitions, public demonstrations, organized marches and legal challenges until the movement finally achieved victory with the ratification of the 19th Amendment on August 18, 1920, when women were finally granted the legal right to vote.—
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Besides being undeniably delicious, these creations put an end to indecision, offering two craveable recipes in each bite.—
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Some of our favorite comforting recipes are the ones our grandmothers have been making for decades, while others are an intriguing twist on the traditional.—
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
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CrowdStrike fell more than 3% Thursday after management announced plans to buy identity management startup SGNL in a $740 million deal.—
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Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.—
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This Is the Way to Tea Party From setting the table to greeting guests, Cece teaches her friends how to use their best manners while enjoying a tea party.—
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
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Reflecting different creative approaches and scopes of production.—
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The team used vacuum or micro-injection techniques The team with LLNL’s Nuclear and Chemical Sciences (NACS) Division, developed the radiochemical techniques to purify target material.—
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This short film blends traditional animation with abstract expressionism using innovative video-to-video techniques.—
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Lightweight luggage, versatile clothing, and clever carry-on strategies that anticipate the little headaches most travelers overlook.—
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Despite over a century of investigation, there is still no cure, but advances in diagnostic tools, treatments and preventive strategies continue to offer hope for slowing the disease and improving quality of life for patients and caregivers.—
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Lululemon’s latest End of Season Sale features hundreds of popular legging styles like the Wunder Train High-Rise Tights and must-have shoes and accessories.—
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Luckily, discount site Rue La La just quietly marked down a handful of popular styles — and prices start at $90.—
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“Modi operandi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modi%20operandi. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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