criteria

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As a form of social housing, council homes are usually cheaper to rent than private accommodation and applicants have to meet certain criteria.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Diagnostic criteria remain unchanged for now, meaning the impact of the reclassification will depend heavily on whether medical practice follows the science.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

“Don’t fall into the trap of clicking ‘apply’ to every job you come across where you vaguely meet the criteria, as this can become discouraging,” said Duris.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Establishing definitive criteria for when and how swap lines can be extended, along with requiring congressional notification upon deployment, would protect market credibility without sacrificing speed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

He presents unusual criteria in what he is looking for.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern