standards
Example Sentences
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Dahlia Lithwick: Even by the low, low standards of the DOJ these days, this was quite a bomb.
From Slate • May 22, 2026
While still extremely hot by everyday standards, it is much cooler than most giant exoplanets studied so far.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
Higher demand for cleaner diesel engine technology amid ever-tightening regulatory standards is part of the story.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
In a recent news release, the EPA said that testing revealed median lead concentrations below federal standards and “confirmed that cleanup methods successfully addressed contamination and verified cleanup protocols.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
“Like I said, are your standards that low that you’re suddenly falling for him?”
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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