as in method
the means or procedure for doing something
the environmental activist eagerly launched into an explanation of the hows and whys of developing renewable energy sources
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Recent Examples of how
Laura Meckler,
Anchorage Daily News,
10 Feb. 2023
The show aims to continue Hagendorf’s mission of bridging the gap between artists and fans sharing inspiring stories, with musicians and non-musician guests discussing how music has influenced their lives.
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Michele Amabile Angermiller,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2023
At the event, Henningsen will discuss the six motivations people principally have when flirting and share how the nature of flirting creates the potential for miscommunication, organizers said.
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Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2023
And how would an educational institution enforce a ChatGPT ban?
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John Villasenor,
Scientific American,
10 Feb. 2023
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Adverb
The framework used for this year’s pilot course, which was distributed last summer, included an examination of intersectionality, which considers how different identities combine to impact someone’s experience - such as being Black and female.
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Laura Meckler,
Anchorage Daily News,
10 Feb. 2023
The show aims to continue Hagendorf’s mission of bridging the gap between artists and fans sharing inspiring stories, with musicians and non-musician guests discussing how music has influenced their lives.
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Michele Amabile Angermiller,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2023
At the event, Henningsen will discuss the six motivations people principally have when flirting and share how the nature of flirting creates the potential for miscommunication, organizers said.
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Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2023
And how would an educational institution enforce a ChatGPT ban?
—
John Villasenor,
Scientific American,
10 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for how
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The money-where-his-mouth-is progressive has been a constant contributor to Democrats over the years like Joe Biden, Gavin Newsom and Barack Obama.
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Money poured in from as far away as Singapore, Taiwan and Australia, according to a class-action lawsuit filed in July against Wells Fargo, where Beasley had an attorney trust account to hold and disburse client money.
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Such methods can be more convenient than consulting websites or discussing such issues with a friend, neighbor or faith leader.
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Engineers could compare different surface coatings and fabrication methods to identify options that produce the least electrical noise, helping improve the performance of future quantum computers and quantum sensing technologies.
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Mouth Competitive eaters have a unique approach to eating that differs significantly from that of the average person.
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But even opening on 1,500 screens, Harris’ brilliantly dexterous approach proved too much for the film’s marketers.
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Ahead, everything to know about this beachside favorite, along with refreshing ways to style this timeless look all summer long.
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Still, the way the ordinance is worded also prohibits teaching yoga for free, Pease pointed out.
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.
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Teams that are not ready solve yesterday's problems and call it strategy.
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The News & Observer previously covered the methodology of sanitation scores.
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Our methodologies Below are CNBC Select's methodologies for choosing and ranking our best mortgages for first-time homebuyers and our mortgage reviews.
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These conditions had much higher fatality rates in 1776 because Americans had no antibiotics, few vaccines, no understanding of germ theory, no sterile surgical techniques and limited access to hospitals, experts note.
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Creativity, though, presumes a background in classic technique onto which a personal point of view is added.
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But even here, where the damage is being done gleefully and wantonly, the US Congress has stood up to these funding cuts in a bipartisan manner.
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The platform should be structured in a manner that is intuitive, engaging and easy to navigate, enabling employees to quickly locate relevant information and resources.
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“How.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/how. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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