standards

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It has lifted living standards, created opportunity and helped build the strongest middle class in history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

“Evolving standards of decency,” Kennedy continued, “must embrace and express respect for the dignity of the person, and the punishment of criminals must conform to that rule.”

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026

He adds that the funding gap created by the DIP fits in the more "modest" category by historic standards of spending decisions taken between Budgets.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

The math bill calls for the State Board of Education to establish criteria for selecting assessments and then the education department would develop a recommended list of tests that meet those standards for schools.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

He replied to Pavlov that he could not debase his own standards of sportsmanship and would see the match through despite Fischer’s outrageous conduct.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady