par for the course

Example Sentences

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The court’s ruling was in some ways par for the course in that it marked yet another rejection of a 5th Circuit’s ruling.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

If the business-casual look is par for the course in American politics, it’s less common across the pond, and was evidently intended to signal a tough-minded reset.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

That kind of move has become par for the course during the stock’s recent hot streak.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

And while that should be seen as par for the course, McCullum and Brook also deserve credit for their tactical calls on this trip.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

But that was par for the course, Jesse pointed out.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz