standard
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It is now an industry standard with universal acceptance.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
“Her daily standard and preparation set the tone for our team, and she consistently impacts winning through the way she works and competes.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
A combination of darovasertib and crizotinib showed 6.9 months median progression-free survival versus 3.1 months for standard care.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
The new research looked at standard screening tools like the 30-point Mini-Mental State Examination, or MMSE.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
The tables made it possible to calculate the positions of the planets to an accuracy thirty times better than the tables Copernicus had compiled, and remained the standard used for generations.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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