as in engineering
the things that must be done to plan and organize a complicated activity or event that involves many people
My mother was in charge of the logistics of our camping trip. Logistics are the key to a successful military campaign. the logistics of a political campaign
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However, the path to a truly useful and affordable home robot is filled with engineering challenges.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
16 Mar. 2025 -
The program combines archaeology, history, anthropology, and engineering elements to preserve and interpret America's industrial heritage.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Join 8 others in the comments View Comments Nissan has been beset by years of faltering sales and management turmoil, never fully recovering from a hit to its brand following the 2018 ouster of former chairman Carlos Ghosn, who was accused by Tokyo prosecutors of financial misconduct.—
Reuters,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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Upon her sentencing, Gutierrez-Reed, who had blamed the film's management for the shooting, asked the presiding Santa Fe judge to consider probation instead of the maximum jail time.—
Rachel Brodsky,
TIME,
11 Mar. 2025
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Trump's handling of tariffs, however, is where there is the most dissatisfaction in the CNN poll, with 61 percent of respondents disapproving and only 39 percent approving.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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This capability, combined with more robust handling of handwritten content, apparently gives Google's model a practical edge over competitors in real-world document-processing tasks for now.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
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An Israeli official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the unfolding operation, said Israel was striking Hamas' military, leaders and infrastructure and planned to expand the operation beyond air attacks.—
TIME,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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As part of this transaction, Zegna is acquiring the operations of the Tom Ford fashion business.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
18 Mar. 2025
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That figure includes the probationary workers already dismissed and IRS workers who accepted the administration's 'buyout' offer over email.—
Benjamin Siegel,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Duterte’s defense Duterte’s legal team said that Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration shouldn’t have allowed the global court to take custody of the former leader because the Philippines is no longer a party to the ICC.—
Mike Corder,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
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In 1930, Gandhi was named Time Magazine’s ‘Man of the Year,’ and the notoriety helped to pressure the British government to reconsider its policies in India.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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But European governments remain hesitant about confiscating the capital.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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Reforms on the table include how to give greater roles to women in the Catholic Church, including ordaining them as deacons, and the greater inclusion of laity in governance and decision making.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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Still, in the midst of Nigeria’s political fragility — marked by coups, violence, and widespread distrust among citizens who protested bad governance again last summer — Rema is being strategic about his allegiances.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2025
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Top trends: The collections exuded power, with a clear focus on daytime wardrobes for women in leadership roles, while eveningwear balanced between romance and glamour.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
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Personal development ranges from practical skills like sewing and gardening to career advancement through leadership training and personal branding.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Logistics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logistics. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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