norms
Example Sentences
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Instead, commission rates are beholden to industry norms — expectations that agents, buyers and sellers follow.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
But China’s future purchase of U.S. soybeans are likely to remain below historical norms.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
Porter’s willingness to buck party norms also raised eyebrows during her Senate campaign, when she entered the race for Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s seat before Feinstein had announced retirement plans in early 2023.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Ellwood's memoir, published in 1714, shows how deeply ingrained these norms were.
From Science Daily • May 7, 2026
I doubt all the Erudite want to study all the time, or that every Candor enjoys a lively debate, but they can’t defy the norms of their factions any more than I can.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
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