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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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“We are focusing on three questions, what is in the body, what’s causing harm, and how do we remove it?”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

So, for the players themselves, how do they feel about the prospect of this new offside rule?

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Besides a monthly statement, how do I know my money is there and accessible to me?

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Then how do you get a million calls there every day?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

“So Grandpa, how do you show Grandma how much you love her?”

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh