as in organized
following a set method, arrangement, or pattern the first systematic effort to find witnesses to the crime systematic elimination and reintroduction of certain foods to determine what he's allergic to

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Recent Examples of systematic British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and President Franklin D. Roosevelt certainly were not expected to provide aid to Nazi Germany during WWII, yet there is a systematic double standard and misapplication of the law against the Jewish state. William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025 As yet, there isn’t much systematic evidence on how business spending has been affected. John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025 Advertisement The 2022 protests initially erupted in response to the systematic repression of women through compulsory hijab, laws enforcing a conservative Islamic dress code. Narges Mohammadi, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025 Bridging the gap between aspiration and achievement requires a systematic approach to AI transformation, one that primes organizations to think through the biggest questions this technology raises without losing sight of its day-to-day impact. Faisal Hoque, Harvard Business Review, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for systematic
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Adjective
  • The film, inspired by the true story of a ruthless Hawaiian crime boss, promises to be a gripping portrayal of organized crime in the island paradise.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Available in white, the fuss-free crossbody bag’s interior pockets and two-way zipper will ensure your belongings stay organized and protected while on the go.
    Averi Baudler, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
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  • Your work will involve creating specifications, building prototypes, and conducting performance analyses—activities that require focused attention and methodical thinking.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • But Reeves is a methodical filmmaker who likes to take his time.
    Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Lincoln-Way Central had a tougher regular season last spring but went a round deeper in the playoffs, finishing 11-6-3 with another loss to Andrew in a sectional final.
    Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers open the regular season against the Chicago Cubs at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, with tickets at a premium for the two-game series that begins Tuesday in the wee hours of the morning on the East Coast.
    Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2025

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“Systematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systematic. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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