standard

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She told the Evening Standard she felt "written off" when she became a mother, recalling a careers adviser suggesting her best prospect was managing a local Sainsbury's.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

A century ago, Rockefeller rode the wave of industrialization by building Standard Oil into a behemoth, wielding influence over railroads and pipelines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

At her election night party, Chan told the SF Standard that Pelosi’s endorsement “absolutely changed the tide” in the race, delivering a “fatal punch” on behalf of her campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Steve Englander, head of North America strategy for Standard Chartered Bank, sees core inflation on a mild upward trend, but was not concerned about the most severe case, he said in an interview.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

“Mom, we should at least buy the Standard once in a while so we’ll know what is going on.”

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie