as in implementation
the doing of an action
the execution of this magic trick must be accomplished in one fluid motion
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Recent Examples of execution
The main thing every member of the Ohio State defense that stepped up to the podium on Friday morning emphasized was execution.
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Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Nix and the offense also had poor two-minute execution to close out the first half.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 28 Dec. 2024
That probably demands near-flawless execution, but the hottest offense in the NFL might just be capable of it.
—Matt Schneidman, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Editor’s picks Beyoncé Declares NRG Stadium Her House In 2023, Beyoncé officially concluded the Renaissance era with the release of a feature-length documentary that chronicled the making and execution of its accompanying stadium tour.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2024
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Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Nix and the offense also had poor two-minute execution to close out the first half.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 28 Dec. 2024
That probably demands near-flawless execution, but the hottest offense in the NFL might just be capable of it.
—Matt Schneidman, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Editor’s picks Beyoncé Declares NRG Stadium Her House In 2023, Beyoncé officially concluded the Renaissance era with the release of a feature-length documentary that chronicled the making and execution of its accompanying stadium tour.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2024
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Germany's approach to e-invoicing differs substantially from existing mandates in other EU member states, such as Romania and Italy, as well as from planned implementations in neighboring countries like France and Poland (scheduled for 2026).Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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There is evidence, however, that China still faces significant obstacles that may slow its implementation of military AI.Sam Bresnick, Foreign Affairs, 31 Dec. 2024
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At the lower levels of the firm, particularly the fulfillment centers, working conditions were often poor.Steve Denning, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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The spot was close to an Amazon fulfillment center.Dan Medeiros, The Enquirer, 26 Dec. 2024
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Testers considered performance across four primary categories: efficacy, texture and experience, fragrance, and packaging.Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
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The calls for Biden to end his bid largely centered around concerns over the president’s mental and physical fitness, which spiked after his dismal performance in a June debate with Trump.Kristina Watrobski, Baltimore Sun, 31 Dec. 2024
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This helps interviewers see your work as part of a larger purpose rather than isolated accomplishments.Gina Riley, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Jacob Whitehead Basketball: A play-off buzzer-beater Compared to some of the other accomplishments on this list, hitting a buzzer-beater is fairly common.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Execution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execution. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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