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how do

American  

interjection

Dialect.
  1. how do you do (used as a greeting).


Etymology

Origin of how do

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

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Also, how do you see yourself addressing this anti-war, pro-peace facet of your work should you be elected to the state senate?

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

MarketWatch: What is the single biggest mistake investors make when stocks start falling, and how do they avoid it?

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

And why aren’t I in this, and how do I get in this?

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

DSH: From a tunnel walk to a press run to a campaign, how do you break down your budget and your fee?

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

“Then how do you know that you’re enemies?”

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

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