double standard
Example Sentences
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Guillermo Valdés Castellanos, a former director of Mexico’s national intelligence agency, took to the pages of Mexico’s La Aurora last week to point out the double standard.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Robert Brusca, chief economist at FAO Economics, said Warsh was the victim of a double standard.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
"Maybe it's a double standard and down to my upbringing, but I still find it attractive."
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
Did the nation’s history and traditions set up this double standard and “allow Idaho to compel this sacrifice”? Winmill observed that Seyb had produced significant evidence to the contrary.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 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
