norm

Example Sentences

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For this very reason, America has had a long-held norm of not featuring living presidents on the currency — until now.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

By 1949, jamming of the signal was already the norm.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

"If we can transform the sense of guilt ordinary consumers may feel about using disposable products into something positive, and make using recycled products the norm in society, it will become economically viable," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

An $800,000 annual vacation budget isn’t out of the norm, and an oceanfront villa alone in St. Barts around the holidays could top that for two weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Then there’s a hum of a generator, and a dim wavering glow replaces the stark lighting that is the norm in 13.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins