norm
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"We could be looking at an emerging norm that makes it really difficult for governments to issue such licences," Teulings said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2026
In Norway, where EVs are the norm, roughly half of energy use is electrified, the International Energy Agency says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
But don’t get too excited about “keep your laptop” layoffs like this becoming the new norm just yet.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026
Temperatures will generally be around or a little below the seasonal norm and it will feel particularly chilly in southern England and south Wales where there will be a brisk easterly breeze.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
I think this is the norm, for dresses.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
However, he was quick to challenge established rules and norms when they didn't make sense.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
They break norms, provoke endless litigation, and inspire politicians to invest more time in line drawing than in policy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
These are the norms for social engagement on college campuses today—from sober monitors and consent ambassadors, to strict requirements and paperwork to throw campus shindigs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
The conversation around who pays for birthday dinners is often tied to cultural norms.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
People who were gay, resisted gender norms, or engaged in interracial dating often found themselves involuntarily committed.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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