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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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Maggie O'Neill, SELF, 10 Feb. 2023 In a talk with ITV's Tom Bradby, Prince Harry recalled how Prince William, 40, and Kate reacted to his relationship with Meghan, 41 — an American actress who was divorced and biracial. —Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2023 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. —Laura Meckler, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Feb. 2023 And how would an educational institution enforce a ChatGPT ban? —John Villasenor, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2023 See All Example Sentences for how
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Below, experts explain how the new recommendations may save lives—and what else can be done to address maternal mortality in the US. —Maggie O'Neill, SELF, 10 Feb. 2023 In a talk with ITV's Tom Bradby, Prince Harry recalled how Prince William, 40, and Kate reacted to his relationship with Meghan, 41 — an American actress who was divorced and biracial. —Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2023 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. —Laura Meckler, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Feb. 2023 And how would an educational institution enforce a ChatGPT ban? —John Villasenor, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2023 See All Example Sentences 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.— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
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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.— Lizzie Johnson, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Feb. 2023
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Officials worked with Mi’kmaw archaeological technicians alongside both underwater and terrestrial archaeologists to excavate and document the wreck, adapting their methods to Sable Island's shifting sands.— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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This design enables use across a range of environments—from outdoor gatherings to event spaces—where traditional wine cooling methods may be impractical or inconsistent.— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
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That debate intensified this March, when city officials outlined multiple options for restructuring the city’s approach to homelessness, including maintaining LAHSA with reforms, shifting responsibilities to the county, or bringing more programs in-house.— Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
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This approach makes sense for Leaf but isn’t without certain drawbacks.— Nicole Rudick, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
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In fact, going all the way back to 2010, more than half of large cap money managers underperformed the S&P 500.— Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
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Fan-favorite players find ways to shine from the depths of the later rounds.— Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Millions of Americans are turning to AI chatbots for help with their finances, asking about budgets, debt payoff plans, retirement strategies and investment options.— Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2026
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So no matter what, the strategy is to save enough gas to take as little as possible on the final pit stop of the day.— Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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The city’s methodology for valuing co-ops and condos is currently under judicial review in pending litigation, underscoring how unsettled these issues remain.— Martha E. Stark, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
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For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.— Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026
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The mandolin quartet was developed, mixing treble and bass versions of the instrument, and the technique of the tremolo was taken to new heights of sophistication.— Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
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Its techniques are still breathtaking today, richer and more substantial than any images that came before and many that followed.— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
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Yet something about his manner seems to put people at ease.— Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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Coward was a steak-and-kidney pie kind of fellow, and the characters in his plays obsessed over their manners, their tableware and their tea.— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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“How.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/how. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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