standard

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There’s no doubt that Damien safety Gavin Williams, a USC commit, will be the standard for excellence this coming season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026

Clover, who is of above-average intelligence and can—not to boast—twirl, kiss, cuddle, speak, “inside speak,” and perform most of the standard pup party tricks, struggled with it even after a week of dedicated training.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2026

While there is no standard definition of what income corresponds to “middle class,” the Census determined that the middle 20% of Americans had household incomes roughly between $65,100 and $105,500 in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

There are criticisms, both fair and unfair, of the Obama center, which are standard any time there’s a dramatic change to the infrastructure of a big city.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026

And dollar bills that were backed by the gold standard, which were no longer in circulation, had been found mixed in.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple