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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

Maloney noted that the committee extended invitations to Snyder and Goodell in June 1 letters and asserted that three weeks’ notice was “ample time” to reschedule personal conflicts and exceeds the committee’s customary practice.

From Washington Post Jun. 17, 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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