standards
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Mia Perumal, who has recovered from an eating disorder, said she's worried the technology could make unrealistic beauty standards even harder for young people to escape.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
But here’s a thought: Maybe the problem is not with Tennessee law but instead with the ethical standards that keep reputable medical professionals from participating in executions.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
Beyond the usual struggles of fundraising, programming, and maintaining high standards and morale among roughly 100 talented instrumentalists came two extraordinary obstacles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
It also ends a credit trading program that allowed EV companies such as Tesla, Rivian and Lucid to sell credits to other manufacturers to help them comply with the standards, which brought them considerable revenue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Lydia demanded an explanation, and when the one given didn’t meet her standards, she threatened to pull Ginny from Shady Glen if the Person from Corporate didn’t arrange a meeting with the two families.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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