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"The French authorities will continue to encourage our companies and our armed forces to seek out the ways and means to pursue ambitious European projects that are consistent with our national security interests."

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The minister, Jack Chambers, said his budget provided the "ways and means for continuing to deliver many more, bright and hopeful days for us all."

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2024

The dispute centers on Bayern’s decision to fire goalkeeping coach Toni Tapalović on Jan. 23 due to what Salihamidžić said were “differences over the ways and means of working together”.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2023

“There are strong recommendations, and my focus will be on finding ways and means to engage with the Chinese authorities on implementing those recommendations.”

From New York Times • Nov. 24, 2022

His face darkened: he would, he said, find ways and means.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya




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