procedure
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Example Sentences
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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
The average American doesn’t spend time studying Senate procedure and minority powers within the Senate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Being in high school, she knew something of parliamentary procedure, and thought it might be a good idea to have the chairman represent the common people.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
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