standard

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“Every single thing is going to be graded and judged and held to a high standard, and accountability will follow it,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The case was referred as "standard practice" to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, which investigated and sent the case to the Crown Prosecution Service for consideration of criminal charges, Hill said.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Provisions in the new law affected people who itemize their deductions—typically a wealthier group than those who take the standard deduction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

“We will follow the standard rules of sparring conduct.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray