double standard
Example Sentences
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Nonetheless, protesters say the backlash and the prime minister’s speech point to a troubling double standard.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
"There's an enormous double standard with this," Ford says.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
New grads are caught in a double standard around AI.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
Judge Ross is the latest in a long line of examples of the most hypocritical double standard: Judges hold others accountable for misconduct but are never held accountable themselves.
From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2026
“I know it seems like a double standard, but your father needs to stay in constant contact with his business interests,” Mom added apologetically, slipping back into her chair.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
