- plural of standard.
standards
Example Sentences
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On nearly any field of 22 players, he was the biggest one—even if he’s not enormous by the standards of American athletes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
However, the court heard that test kits sent out to customers - sourced from Turkey - did not meet the required standards in the UK.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
After the lawsuit was filed, GEO Group denied its allegations and said cleaning products are used safely and securely, in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines and sanitation standards, at all detention centers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Last month Prime Minister Edi Rama said a national waste treatment operator was being created to meet European standards.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
If my penmanship doesn't meet Miss Simpsons standards, it's because my hands are shaking with excitement.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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