how it is

idiom

: the state of the situation
And that's how it is.

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The point is not that the task is completed but how it is completed. Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025 McQueen said preserving Thomas’ legacy is crucial at a time when Black history is being limited in how it is taught. Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025 When a new technology is introduced to a community, how it is communicated and designed can significantly speed up its adoption. Shain Shapiro, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 People with limited connection to the group where the word originated may not fully understand what the word means, how it is pronounced, or how it is used. Sarah Bunin Benor, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for how it is

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“How it is.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/how%20it%20is. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

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