standard
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The finale also outperformed standard weeknight late-night competition by a wide margin, turning the sendoff into a notable ratings moment rather than a collapse.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
“We follow all standard safety protocols and processes and are regularly audited by numerous state and federal agencies.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Engineers have spent years designing a bespoke world-first fixed copper contact wire power supply for trains in the tunnel to replace the standard overhead equipment.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Although standard measurements classified the storms as moderate, the compression itself appeared unusually intense.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
The Greeks would figure out the ratio by dividing the line into tiny pieces, using, for example, a standard or yardstick half an inch long.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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