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norm

noun as in average, standard

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“If we become accustomed to seeing armed uniformed service personnel in our cities, we risk not objecting to it, and when we stop objecting to it, it becomes a norm.”

Households can try their best to further safely manage their energy use during a colder and darker time of year, although that has been the norm for millions over recent years.

From BBC

Nonwhite people can aspire to that identity, but their acceptance is conditional on aligning with Whiteness and its norms.

From Salon

However, Qatar reacted with fury, saying the strike was a "criminal assault" that constituted a "blatant violation of all international laws and norms".

From BBC

"In the social rented sector with social housing landlords, this is the norm," Andrew says.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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