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routine

[roo-teen] / ruˈtin /




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“During processing, the traveler underwent additional inspection, a routine part of CBP’s inspection process when officers need to verify information or determine admissibility,” CBP said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Leopold Aschenbrenner’s forecasts about the future of artificial intelligence earned him a cult following on the internet, where his investment firm’s routine regulatory filings are studied like scripture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Farhad, the chef, told AFP such exchanges felt routine at this point.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

"So many other young kids just wanted to know about Ellie's skincare routine and, well, it just took off."

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

So instead of not saying anything or waiting for him to say something, which would be my cold-hard-heart routine, I ended up saying “Hi.”

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan




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