like this

phrase

1
: of this kind
I love weather like this.
2
: in this manner
I hate it when it rains like this.

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The ability to monitor and identify unwanted behavior by AI agents in real-time or near real-time is critical to preventing another breach like this—perhaps one with even more serious consequences, such as an attack on a bank or hospital. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 Wi-Fi networks already hum away in homes, offices, airports, cafes, and shops worldwide, giving a technique like this enormous potential reach. — New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026 Models like this are also popular with hobbyists, AI researchers, and individual developers because they can be tinkered with on local hardware without per-token API fees. — Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026 The service Service is warm but minimal, just as expected at a smaller inn like this. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for like this

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