how do
Americaninterjection
Etymology
Origin of how do
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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"The balance then is how do you put in place safeguards to allow that to go on, while doing it in a secure way."
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
“In the landscape at the Fortune 500 companies, the question is how do we build our organization for the next 20 years in this massive transformational wave of AI,” Rabois said in an interview.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
But how do you showcase that you’re the right kind of AI thinker when applying for one of the many jobs that still do rely on traditional resumes and interviews?
From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026
Speaking of which, when it comes to the color purple, how do you think it relates to you and your comedy?
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
“But how do we get to it without becoming that thing’s dinner?”
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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