ways and means

Example Sentences

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"He joined in 2021 at the height of his offending, and there should have been ways and means of vetting someone like that, so they never got close to a police uniform," Ms Billingham said.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2023

The three-to-two vote in favor of the bill sends it to the ways and means committee before a vote on the Senate floor.

From Washington Times • Mar. 9, 2023

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