criteria

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It will meet the official criteria for a Scottish heatwave, as the UK swelters through some of its hottest June nights on record.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

It must make certain findings about whether they meet TPS criteria.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

The S&P 500 tracks not only larger companies, but waits much longer after an IPO and has profitability criteria for inclusion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

The change updates the famously confusing criteria for new artist, in which acts familiar to some fans for years can suddenly break through and earn new consideration for the category.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

If revolutionary credentials were the major criteria, Adams was virtually unbeatable.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis