modus operandi

Example Sentences

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"The behaviors cited fall within the established and known modus operandi of Russian intelligence services," the agency stated in a press release.

From Barron's

"The full facts remain unclear, but there is a Kremlin modus operandi that seems recognisable here."

From BBC

They knew what they wanted, had evidently "cased the joint" in advance, had a brazenly simple but effective modus operandi, and needed no more than seven minutes to take their booty and get away.

From BBC

Exploiting the country’s history of racism to maintain power and influence has become liberalism’s modus operandi.

From The Wall Street Journal

Aster’s modus operandi, holding strong following his first three features, is to smother the viewer, piling on so many narrative threads that it becomes difficult to claw free for a broader perspective.

From Salon