norm

Example Sentences

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In response, the military said it was surprised by the accusation it was behind the attack, adding that it abided by "international norms and laws".

From BBC

In a moment when partisanship dominates coverage, his passing invites reflection on the role of law, accountability, and the endurance of civic norms.

From Salon

Divorced and a single mother, Paul defied those norms.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It is about how religion is expressed in a shared public space, and whether those expressions fit within the norms of British culture, " she added.

From BBC

“It’s Powell’s decision to stay as governor or not. I would tell you it would be out of historic norms,” he said.

From MarketWatch