modus operandi

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"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

The answers would have further unmasked the internal modus operandi of an organization that has long guarded its internal operations.

From New York Times

"We think it's an act of piracy because the modus operandi is the same," the source, who did not wish to be named, told Reuters.

From Reuters

Attacking critics seems to be part of the group's modus operandi.

From BBC

The false fronts of the plotting are the film’s only reliable kick, and so they’re best left unexposed here, but the general modus operandi hinges on triggering protective impulses and panic responses.

From New York Times