customary

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Because SpaceX filed its paperwork confidentially, as is customary these days, most investors will have to wait until closer to the IPO to see the company’s financial performance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

A tighter job market means those customary annual pay increases might not happen this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

As is customary for the Belgian label, many of its models wore boots with their outfits on the catwalk.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Customers who truly value the service often leave more than the customary amount.

From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026

Each guest, as was customary, brought a gift for the bride-to-be, except Perseus alone.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton