standard

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On the other, there were chains setting the industry standard.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

One challenge is that piezoelectric resonators physically vibrate, which means they cannot be attached to circuit boards using standard soldering techniques.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

Lidl was not able to pass the inadequacy test for a standard off-licence.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Her invention set the standard design for modern dishwashers, which started becoming common in homes in the late 20th century.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

This was one of her standard questions, and it rubbed me the wrong way every time.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry