approach
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Microsoft’s approach allows companies to switch frontier models based on which one is best suited for different types of tasks.
From MarketWatch β Sep. 25, 2026
Critics say that approach proved the worst of both worlds.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 25, 2026
Above all, though, the commission’s recommendations faced resistance among the museum’s curators to the sort of great-man-of-history approach that Brooks and others were hankering for.
From Salon β Sep. 25, 2026
It adds that the NHS disclosure of this approach precedes a major government-commissioned review of the "colossal increases" in diagnoses of ADHD, autism and mental illness.
From BBC β Sep. 25, 2026
As he neared the approach to the bridge, the trees gave way to low shrubs.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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Implied volatility increases as the earnings date approaches, then plunges after the earnings are announced.
From MarketWatch β Sep. 25, 2026
He’s bringing his mound-like focus every time he approaches the plate with Michael Bublé crooning on Ohtani’s behalf: “I’m feelin’ good...”
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 25, 2026
"This scientific breakthrough underscores the power of research to redefine what we thought was possible and advance new approaches to cancer treatment," said Sreekala Bajwa, dean of the agricultural college.
From Science Daily β Sep. 25, 2026
The characterization approaches psychosis, in other words, which doesn’t exactly amount to an illuminating account of the pursuit of power or celebrity.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 24, 2026
The results favor integrative and holistic approaches that support the ideals of what a skilled 21st century student should know.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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The BBC has approached Freeport, which operates Papua's Grasberg mine, one of the world's largest gold and copper operations, for comment.
From BBC β Sep. 25, 2026
The Irish singer told the outlet that he had approached Parton to ask her to collaborate on a different side project inspired by Irish folk music.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 25, 2026
A notoriously blunt girl who I sensed didn’t like me approached while I was waiting for the bathroom.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 23, 2026
Before one of those votes, a Haitian woman approached me and explained what the school meant to her family.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 23, 2026
I approached with caution, but they just looked quietly at me, so I grew bolder and swam right up to them.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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Body-camera video captured officers approaching 33-year-old Alejandro Garcia as he was walking through traffic on Normandie Avenue underneath the 10 Freeway overpass.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 24, 2026
Most of those worrisome capabilities do not exist today in anything approaching their most frightening forms.
From MarketWatch β Sep. 22, 2026
The BOJ says underlying inflation is approaching its target of 2% and that it would keep a close eye on the Middle East conflict, yen movements and artificial-intelligence demand.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 18, 2026
Adam Smith joined Bournemouth on loan during the 2010-11 campaign, returned on a permanent deal in 2014 and has been at the club ever since, with approaching 400 league appearances to his name.
From BBC β Sep. 17, 2026
“Glamry or no glamry,” she said, approaching with a cloth, “nobody trims my glassware without paying.”
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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