standard
Example Sentences
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The innermost world is rocky, followed by two gas rich planets similar to smaller versions of Neptune, a lineup that matches standard expectations.
From Science Daily
"Every decision was made to safeguard health while preserving the highest possible academic standards."
From BBC
Even after the recent selloff, the S&P 500 is trading at more than 21 times forward earnings—certainly high by historical standards.
From Barron's
However, all athletes receive necessary funding by the Great Britain team in order to train at an elite standard.
From BBC
"There are a lot of growers improving their standards, so we can sometimes do the best of both," she said.
From BBC
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