standards
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In March of this year, Fannie and Freddie announced new, stricter condo-financing standards that will require more scrutiny of a building’s finances.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
While Japan's inflation rate is not high by international standards, rising prices are a relatively new development in the economy.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
The new hiring standards show that is simply not the case anymore, and it makes ordinary people feel less safe.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
A spokeswoman for ATR said its analysis of the root cause of the issue was continuing, adding that its planes are designed to meet safety standards set by regulators.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
“Like I said, are your standards that low that you’re suddenly falling for him?”
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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