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modus operandi

[moh-duhs op-uh-ran-dee, -dahy, moh-doos oh-pe-rahn-dee] / ˈmoʊ dəs ˌɒp əˈræn di, -daɪ, ˈmoʊ dus ˌoʊ pɛˈrɑn di /
NOUN
manner of operating
Synonyms
STRONGEST
rule of thumb
WEAK
M.O. MO approach manner manner of working means method method of functioning method of operating method of operation mode of operation modus vivendi procedure process system technique way way of doing things workings

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Other digital asset treasury companies that sought to ape Saylor’s modus operandi have suffered a similar fate.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 2026

His modus operandi generally is better understood when he is so considered.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

"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 • Nov. 28, 2025

The modus operandi of the heist could help narrow the search of suspects.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2025

Except when I glance at him, I see that his face has bricked up and I can tell running away is not part of his modus operandi.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson