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criteria

[krahy-teer-ee-uh] / kraɪˈtɪər i ə /






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Objective performance and demonstrated track record are the only criteria that hold up under scrutiny.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The BBC contacted the Canadian justice and culture ministries seeking clarity on these criteria, but did not receive a reply.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

On Wednesday, plaintiff attorney Jeffrey Kessler will argue in a hearing that school-affiliated businesses such as multimedia rights holders or corporate sponsors, should not be subject to the CSC’s rigorous criteria for NIL deals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Property insurers had the best underwriting gains of the past decade in 2024 and 2025, according to S&P. Higher deductibles and tighter claims criteria are leading to fewer pay outs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

This animal was deemed to have met the Department's criteria, and was therefore released this morning into its native habitat.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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