standard

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"Regrettably, on this occasion the standard of driving fell short of what it is expected, which has led to the most devastating of outcomes."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

But not every energy target will meet that standard, and the military benefit doesn’t justify plunging 90 million people into darkness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The neuro-symbolic VLA achieved a 95% success rate, compared with just 34% for standard systems.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

While federal officials declined to comment on the claim itself, some stressed that Phillips’ work record is otherwise standard, leaving observers to reconcile the unusual story with his professional background.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Those fictional thieves—Lupin and Fantômas first among them—set a high standard.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day