standard

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If you haven’t figured it out, the main export of the U.S. is our standard of living.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

According to Nasa, the astronauts are using standard 10-year-old cameras, including the Nikon D5, as well as GoPros and smartphones.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The neuro-symbolic VLA achieved a 95% success rate, compared with just 34% for standard systems.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

While federal officials declined to comment on the claim itself, some stressed that Phillips’ work record is otherwise standard, leaving observers to reconcile the unusual story with his professional background.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The standard government work week was Monday through Friday, plus a half day on Saturday, but she requested a special security pass to stay in the building after hours.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield