procedure
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She said yes, even though there was only “like a 10% chance” that it would work and that he would survive the procedure.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
The part where the laser guides the VSELs around Scott’s body is perhaps the most dubious of a procedure littered with doubt.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
Running out of options, a large number of livestock farmers have proceeded to vaccinate their flocks -- even though Greek authorities have not approved the procedure.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
If that procedure is to be replicated, a ceasefire would have to be declared to enable negotiators to fine-tune elements of the US-proposed draft.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Anyone who does not follow this procedure will quickly lose what he has taken, and while he holds it, he will find it full of infinite difficulties and troubles.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.