par for the course

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Volatility is par for the course for pure-play quantum stocks.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

“That particular fantasy is par for the course in this city,” she says, though she’s not above it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

And while that should be seen as par for the course, McCullum and Brook also deserve credit for their tactical calls on this trip.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

But in “Industry,” that’s all par for the course.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

But that was par for the course, Jesse pointed out.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz