as in use
the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose
the machine's warranty does not cover malfunctions that result from improper usage
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According to its 2024 Freelance Economic Impact Report, 40% of freelancers were already using AI tools, usage that Kaufman said was saving on average more than eight hours a week.
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Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
In 1984, seat belt usage in Michigan was below 20%, according to the state police.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
And in November, a Sacramento Superior Court judge ordered the utility to stop providing details on customers’ electricity usage to law enforcement agencies in most cases, after a 2022 lawsuit alleged that the data sharing led to false assumptions about customers’ activities.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Gail Borden Public Library releases 2025 usage statistics The Gail Borden Public Library District tallied 544,708 patron visits to its three locations in 2025, according to year-end statistics.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
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The company also highlighted its shift toward a Robot-as-a-Service model, indicating readiness for global commercial deployment rather than experimental use.—
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
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The set is user-friendly and lasts up to two weeks with proper application.—
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Military stress applications The company says the system has already seen use beyond civilian wellness settings.—
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“Usage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usage. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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