standard
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Researchers noted that these changes were likely due to natural fluctuations in the disease and ongoing standard treatments, such as medications.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
Beatrice McCosh, director of the awards, said the competition aimed to set the bar for "rock solid British standard marmalade, the type which has been eaten for centuries from Elizabeth I to James Bond".
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Each letter in a standard Caesar cipher is replaced by the one three spots down the alphabet so an ‘A’ becomes a ‘D.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Chesney said he plans to build on each practice, and his coaching staff will set a standard that trickles down to the players.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
A low standard, yes, but an important one.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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