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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Simultaneously, computer vision provides real-time awareness of cityscapes, improving traffic management, security monitoring, and autonomous service delivery.—
Cathy Hackl,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Icahn is not a micro-manager and trusts his people and management to execute effectively.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Israelis again take to the streets to protest Netanyahu’s handling of the war The breakdown of the ceasefire has been met with anger in Israel, where many sympathize with the plight of the hostage families.—
Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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The all-hands-on-deck effort to expedite the release of additional material has led to a growing rift between officials at the FBI and DOJ, sources said, as both have faced online backlash from vocal MAGA over the Trump administration's handling of the files.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
20 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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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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In a sharp rebuke of the Trump administration, a new poll finds that nearly two-thirds of French citizens support a boycott of U.S. goods, opposing the new American administration led by President Donald Trump, which has been verbally targeting Europe since coming to office.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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But the Trump administration has joined the Biden administration in this case in defending the FCC and the Universal Service Fund, and urged the Supreme Court to reverse the 5th Circuit's ruling.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
26 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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Although leadership plays a vital role in shaping organizational culture and what happens at the top trickles down to the rest of the organization, small groups of employees can also spark meaningful shifts.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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And the few Republicans who have opted to hold town halls after their leadership advised against it have been met with questions about the speed and scope of the cuts, even if their voters are generally supportive of the president’s agenda.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Logistics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logistics. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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