customary

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It said the release was taking place "in the context of the religious celebrations of Holy Week, which is a customary practice in our criminal justice system".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Because SpaceX filed its paperwork confidentially, as is customary these days, most investors will have to wait until closer to the IPO to see the company’s financial performance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Job seekers aren’t the only ones feeling downward pressure on salaries: Employed people can’t assume the customary pay bump is coming this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Customers who truly value the service often leave more than the customary amount.

From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026

“No, ma’am, of course not,” I said; for a moment I had my customary impulse to hang up but it was too late for that now.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt