standard
Example Sentences
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Sarandos said his company would commit to releasing Warner Bros films for a 45‑day theatrical period - the current industry standard - and pledged to run the studio "largely as it is today".
From BBC
Antibiotics are another standard treatment, and doctors are growing reluctant to prescribe them widely because of the spread of antibiotic-resistant germs.
From Barron's
Instead of going through the usual regulatory process, residents using federal emergency funds to rebuild would have to certify compliance with local standards.
From Los Angeles Times
In addition to his standard arsenal of electrified gizmos and samples, a constant presence on the record is the hurdy-gurdy, a medieval instrument that generates a drone via a hand-cranked wheel that vibrates strings.
The right standard is simple and consistent: Enforce the law everywhere, and enforce it professionally.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
