double standard
Example Sentences
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Some Feinstein allies, notably former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, say a double standard is at play, given that male senators have battled health problems in the past but didn’t face similar pressure to leave Washington.
From Washington Times
The hosts of The View on Tuesday alleged a double standard in the handling of the shooting of Kansas City teen Ralph Yarl.
From Salon
Regarding the April 9 editorial “America’s spyware double standard”:
From Washington Post
The American people know from experience that there is a double standard where the rich and the powerful are routinely able to violate the law without serious consequences while everyday people enjoy no such privileges.
From Salon
“You see so many of them getting out of jail early, so there is a double standard,” said Mr. Shin, who is affiliated with the law department of Seoul’s elite Yonsei University.
From Washington Times
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