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routine

[roo-teen] / ruˈtin /




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Now, at CBS News, her editorial interference has been disguised as routine management.

From Salon Aug. 8, 2026

I was trying to wrap my head around it,” George said, adding that by luck the routine check caught the issue early.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 8, 2026

Then on Tuesday, the AISI, the UK government agency which evaluates cutting-edge models, then said it had detected a "security incident" during a routine evaluation.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

However, health authorities in the state on Thursday said residents could “resume routine guidance” for eating salads, as reports of new cyclosporiasis cases start to fall.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

Reader, I don’t want to bore you with every detail of our robot’s farm routine.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown

His exuberant on-pitch persona, relishing confrontation and celebrating tries with rehearsed routines, has attracted attention and a legion of young fans.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

Participants who maintained regular daily routines tended to experience less pain and depression, regardless of how well they slept.

From Science Daily Jul. 31, 2026

She said there’s grief for the people, routines and even a person’s identity that’s been left behind.

From Salon Jul. 11, 2026

Places built around private convenience look lonelier than places where daily routines force people to bump into one another.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

It’s way more nerve-wracking for gymnasts to perform our death-defying routines against a backdrop of silence.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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