standard

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Competing on Europe's biggest stage was no longer an achievement, it was considered the standard.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Standard fares will include perks such as seat selection, additional checked bags and the ability to make changes, while flexible tickets will be fully refundable and include all standard benefits, United said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Chesney said he plans to build on each practice, and his coaching staff will set a standard that trickles down to the players.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

They can also be manufactured in large arrays using standard semiconductor fabrication methods.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

Arts as Curriculum—presence of arts teachers in the school teaching art, music, etc. using the state standard goals for their own specific discipline.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin