standards
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But it can insist on transparency where legally possible, investigate the history of the allegations and examine whether officials are adhering to the standards that protect prosecutorial independence.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
It determined her behaviour fell far below the standards expected of a registered nurse.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
“Is it based on colonial standards? Or is it based on maintaining our cultural richness and our legacy, that is handed down to us regardless of where we are?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Here she writes of a persnickety English couple, freshly retired, who yearn to meet people with the same interests and standards as themselves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Second, when states and school districts adopt the standards, they are taking a stand for rigor, informed by a clear intent.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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