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standard

[stan-derd] / ˈstæn dərd /






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"We measured outcomes like whether someone became employed or unemployed, whether they got married or divorced, and standard indicators of mental health," he said.

From Science Daily Sep. 18, 2026

The standard of proof remains the same - a jury must be sure beyond all reasonable doubt that the accused committed the acts alleged.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

Foreign journalists have been subject to a similarly flexible standard that allows them to remain in the country on an open-ended basis, provided that they continue working for the same employer.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

The labs appear to have in mind an agreement among competitors to restrict output and set a safety standard collectively rather than compete to produce the safest product.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

Beejee was in the produce section wearing the standard Super Saver uniform, the same kind Michael’s mother had worn before she’d been fired.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly

The new hiring standards show that is simply not the case anymore, and it makes ordinary people feel less safe.

From Salon Sep. 18, 2026

While Japan's inflation rate is not high by international standards, rising prices are a relatively new development in the economy.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

The White House Office of Management and Budget promulgated the first government-wide standards in 1977, which have been used by every administration during the past five decades.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

"Weather respects no borders, and this is especially true for water," Saulo said, arguing for the importance of "shared data, shared standards and shared early warnings".

From Barron's Sep. 17, 2026

As early as 2004, if you looked at the numbers, you could clearly see the decline in lending standards.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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