norms

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Instead, commission rates are beholden to industry norms — expectations that agents, buyers and sellers follow.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Porter’s willingness to buck party norms also raised eyebrows during her Senate campaign, when she entered the race for Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s seat before Feinstein had announced retirement plans in early 2023.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Around the fire, Mussa takes a dim view of the tribesmen who insist on the traditional norms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Ellwood's memoir, published in 1714, shows how deeply ingrained these norms were.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

Despite my plan, I still couldn't understand why Iranian societal norms dictated an age-appropriate time to shape one's eyebrows.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi