the gold
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That’s why the gold standard is a colonoscopy, a minimally invasive procedure that uses a scope with a camera to examine the large intestine’s lining for precancerous or cancerous polyps.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
For years, the SAT was the gold standard of college-admission exams.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
“My goal was to for the gold first, then the mark,” said Massey, who will continue throwing at Oregon and may even compete in hammer and javelin.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
The outer black pieces were designed by Kevin Germanier, who is known for his sustainable approach to fashion, while the gold dress was custom made by Nike.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
People were crawling and scratching to get at the gold.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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