standard
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There’s also apparently a different standard for the office of governor.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
The strategy combines a standard spread—buying one put and selling another with a lower strike—with selling a cash-secured put, which limits the risk of losing money if stocks advance.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
The trade body estimates the level of income needed to have a minimum, moderate or comfortable standard of living as a pensioner each year.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
"When we fed mice diets enriched with fish oil, we saw a 50% reduction in disease compared with mice fed a standard fat diet."
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
Following standard procedure for covert operations, Barker had held back key information until the last moment.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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