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a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result
followed the procedure for replacing the broken part exactly as the owner's manual instructed
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Recent Examples of procedure
Donors can claim the credit in the tax year of the surgery or for the tax year before or after the procedure.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Last year, though, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) recorded a 6% increase in the procedure.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
The company has identified deficiencies in its disclosure controls and procedures, which were not effective in timely alerting management to material information.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
The voluntary resolution agreement outlines steps the district will take the rest of the school year, including updating and revising policies and procedures and parts of its website.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Last year, though, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) recorded a 6% increase in the procedure.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
The company has identified deficiencies in its disclosure controls and procedures, which were not effective in timely alerting management to material information.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
The voluntary resolution agreement outlines steps the district will take the rest of the school year, including updating and revising policies and procedures and parts of its website.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procedure
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Now that the seating of 12 members by a judge has been completed, the process could take several weeks or even months.Nate Chute, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The process of reconstructing the incident and identifying potential causes will take time, officials said at a Wednesday morning press conference.Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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That said, Ukraine's attacks could prompt the Kremlin to think Washington had encouraged them specifically to weaken Russia's nuclear deterrent, said James Acton, co-director of the nuclear policy programme at the Carnegie Endowment.Harriet Marsden, theweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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His memoir illustrated some of the working class frustrations that led to Trump's first victory in 2016, and laid the groundwork for issues that would become central to his politics today – criticism of foreign intervention, free trade policies and betrayal by America’s elites.Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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This confirmed that the original milk-raiding birds were passing on their methods to various flocks.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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In contrast, the single-bore method minimizes street-level disruption.Dan Phan, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Share your methodology, client wins, and personal journey.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Environmental Protection Agency has not found evidence to support this link, but its methodology differed from the IARC’s.Aria Bendix, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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For information about these and other programs, visit the library website at beecavelibrary.com or call us at 512.767.6620.Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Residents who do not have health insurance or whose insurance does not cover vaccines may be eligible for assistance from the Vaccines for Children or Vaccines for Adults programs.Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Simple strategies include: Allowing faster or more aggressive drivers to pass you.Glen Koen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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With that in mind, here are my five strategies that agency leaders can use to empower their agents to thrive in today's competitive landscape.Angela Palo, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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This approach aligns their interests with those of their clients, ensuring they are fully committed to their success.Chris Gallagher, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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This approach helps improve accuracy and productivity while empowering organizations to unlock new opportunities for growth and innovation.Ron Cameron, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Here’s the latest on what that means for consumers, federal agencies, corporate America, and — of course — Elon Musk.William Gavin, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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One piece of information or one name that someone provides can really change the course of a case.Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Procedure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procedure. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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