par for the course

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But in “Industry,” that’s all par for the course.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

These wild swings have become par for the course.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Thursday’s benign reading of 16 points, a level that indicates broad market neutrality, seems par for the course in a market that’s growing inured to political risks.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Nvidia coming out against concerns about its business could be “dangerous,” or it’s par for the course in getting its message through to Wall Street, Angel said.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025

Aches and pains in his heart, kidneys and lungs are also par for the course.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank