procedure
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His historical legacy rests not only on his mastery of parliamentary procedure, but on his deployment of the upper chamber’s prerogatives with lethal precision.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Several groups, including Vietnam War veterans, have also sued to block the project, arguing it has not followed proper procedure and would disrupt the view from Arlington National Cemetery.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Traditionally the procedure is performed through open surgery, leaving much larger wounds, increased risk of infection and pain.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
She said the calves’ reaction to the hot iron indicates that pain medication, such as lidocaine, was not applied before the procedure.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
I didn't really know anything about capital punishment and hadn't even taken a class in criminal procedure yet.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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