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a usual way of doing something
the thief's modus operandi
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Recent Examples of modus operandi
The prosecutor’s office publicly maintains that its modus operandi is a legitimate way of maintaining custody of properties in dispute.
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Madeleine Wattenbarger, Eliana Gilet, & Axel Hernández, The Dial, 17 Dec. 2024
Barney’s modus operandi is endless preparation, numerous assistants, and a penchant for the spectacular.
—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
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Madeleine Wattenbarger, Eliana Gilet, & Axel Hernández, The Dial, 17 Dec. 2024
Barney’s modus operandi is endless preparation, numerous assistants, and a penchant for the spectacular.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modus operandi
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Ferrazzi introduces methods like stress testing, where team members openly challenge ideas in a structured format to refine decision-making. Build Psychological Safety First – For negotiation to be effective, team members must feel safe voicing concerns.—
Kwame Christian,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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People who received any of the three methods of misinformation training performed better than those who did not, the results showed.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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As a union, AFGE has been issuing bargaining demands in response to the agency’s recent decisions and plans to enforce employee rights through other methods as necessary, spokesperson Couture said.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
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Estate distribution among beneficiaries can be handled in various ways, with each state providing a default method and estate planning attorneys utilizing multiple strategies to tailor distribution plans.—
Ashley Case,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Juventus makes bright start against Hellas While noise about the team’s poor performances could’ve seen the side begin this game in a timid manner, Juventus appeared to shrug off the criticism and made an excellent start against Hellas.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The manner in which Grant died will be determined by a medical examiner.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
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But one policy approach emerged as most critical: a reduction in the total amount of global plastic production.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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To some, keeping silent would have been tantamount to capitulation, but others have questioned Zelenskyy’s approach.—
Lena Surzhko Harned,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2025
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Flavorful options: The simple base recipe also leaves plenty of room for your creativity to run wild.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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This recipe is a twist on the original Mississippi pot roast recipe, using a pork shoulder roast and onion soup mix.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
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Traditionally, style guides dictate which necklace styles pair best with different dress necklines and hairstyles.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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History shows that artists and styles that defied convention often reshaped culture.—
Seth Yudof,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2025
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Native Entrepreneurs Driving Change Native entrepreneurs are transforming their communities by combining cultural values with modern business strategies.—
Oweesta,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Many were invited to the White House last week to discuss strategies for how to boost Trump.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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Some of Nyoni’s techniques can be uncomfortably facile for the weight they’re meant to carry, especially those which betray a lack of faith in the Haneke-like icing of her framing, and its ability to mine real horror from the stuff of domestic sterility.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
4 Mar. 2025
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Not every stress management technique is right for everyone.—
Ashley Olivine, Ph.D., MPH,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Modus operandi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modus%20operandi. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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