approach
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“Maybe next time I’ll try the other approach: I’ll board whenever I feel like it and drop my suitcase in the first open slot I see.”
From The Wall Street Journal β Nov. 11, 2026
The findings, reported in Scientific Reports, suggest that this experimental approach could eventually help prevent certain infections and support existing cancer treatments.
From Science Daily β Nov. 11, 2026
In voice notes Berry describes how, beforehand, work colleagues had told him the official's interest had been piqued by reports Berry had written, which included details of the UK's foreign policy approach to China.
From BBC β Nov. 11, 2026
“I take a very hands-on approach to this issue. I have set very clear expectations at every level within our department.”
From Los Angeles Times β Nov. 10, 2026
That’s the part of the project that necessitates working slowly and methodically, like how I like to approach a new sketch or painting.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Europe -- alarmed by US President Donald Trump floating a deal with Moscow on European security ahead of the talks -- will also send representatives to Abu Dhabi, as another winter of war approaches.
From Barron's β Nov. 10, 2026
Senior officials from Moscow, Kyiv and Washington will meet in Abu Dhabi as the fifth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches.
From BBC β Nov. 10, 2026
Several states are leading the charge with innovative approaches to supporting CTE.
From MarketWatch β Nov. 9, 2026
Everett approaches each meal the same way he did a race on the track, with an eye toward perfection.
From Los Angeles Times β Nov. 9, 2026
The comet and its tail approaches slowly among the stars and the people standing around the room.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
Collins proceeded to walk to the visitor’s side and sat by a bench taking photos until Tate approached her at halftime and asked her to leave.
From Los Angeles Times β Nov. 10, 2026
The health board and the Scottish government have been approached for comment.
From BBC β Nov. 9, 2026
Their goal was to finance AI data-center projects in China and Southeast Asia, including some involving Nvidia’s leading-edge Blackwell chips, according to investors they approached.
From The Wall Street Journal β Nov. 9, 2026
The international TopoLight consortium approached the challenge from a different direction.
From Science Daily β Nov. 9, 2026
The lizards watched as Pelicarnassus approached Miel five levels up the jungle gym.
From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness
That fateful Thursday is approaching — the day when millions of American families gather in their homes for a traditional fall harvest meal, sometimes with a side dish of awkwardness and argument.
From Los Angeles Times β Nov. 11, 2026
Some companies are approaching governors-elect and trying to ascertain what they plan to do, although the mood overall has been gloomy.
From The Wall Street Journal β Nov. 10, 2026
The following April, with the Allied invasion approaching, they decided to take to the maquis, in other words live clandestinely in the forested hills, supplied with food by local farmers.
From BBC β Nov. 10, 2026
With Black Friday approaching, interest in boneless couches has spiked, said Mackenzie Shand, executive editor at BlackFriday.com and RetailMeNot.
From MarketWatch β Nov. 9, 2026
Through the glare of the sun he glimpsed a sheet of green river, and an overhanging branch approaching him fast.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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