customary

Example Sentences

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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 tighter job market means those customary annual pay increases might not happen this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

People who are employed can’t assume the customary pay bump is coming this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Customers who truly value the service often leave more than the customary amount.

From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026

But then the second usher said, “A personal escort is customary for a box seat, miss.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman