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customary practice

NOUN
rule of the road
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It said the release was taking place "in the context of the religious celebrations of Holy Week, which is a customary practice in our criminal justice system".

From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2026

A spokesperson for Johnson echoed that point in a statement to Salon, noting that “it’s a customary practice in the House to swear in members when the chamber is in legislative session.”

From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2025

It is unclear why Ennis’s staff did not interview Gruber, a customary practice in an inspector general investigation, three federal watchdogs said.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 12, 2022

Interest levels varied, as athletes weren’t hyped up for months, as is the customary practice here.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2021

He pulled out a book called The Templar Device—anew book he’d shelved with the used books, his customary practice.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner


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