standards

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“Since 1976, air conditioning systems changed and agencies around the world have more stringent cleaning and hygiene standards for cooling towers and large-scale air-conditioning systems,” the CDC says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

But taken as a whole, the trend has shifted beauty standards enormously, and in a very short time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Eurocentric and Western beauty standards, further reinforced by 90s diet culture, also promoted skinny as the new sexy.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

It is hoped Alonso will have the personality, gravitas from his playing career and tactical acumen to bring the club back to the standards it expects by qualifying for the Champions League and winning trophies.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Using today’s standards, it is easy to conclude that Washington had simply sold out to white society.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson