up to standard
Example Sentences
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From the get go, Rana showed a willingness to tell colleagues that they were making mistakes and their work wasn’t up to standard, people familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
"I made my life very difficult by performing badly, not up to standard, in the practice sessions and the issue with the gearbox pretty much sums up the weekend," he said.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2025
We call for improved procedures for offboarding top-level officials, which should be up to standard no matter how powerful the position.
From Salon • Mar. 11, 2024
Washington would greatly miss Johnson if he isn’t able to play up to standard.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2024
Thessicher took us in, and his hospitality was up to standard though his means were small.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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