standard procedure
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Pirro indicated that she had instructed the Fed's inspector general, Michael Horowitz, to take over and conduct his own investigation, a standard procedure for an administrative, non-criminal inquiry.
From Barron's ● Apr. 26, 2026
“He said we’ve had about 4 inches of rain and we should probably move the canoes and waterfront equipment,” Edward recalled, describing this as standard procedure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026
The chief judge, Anna Blackburne-Rigsby, told Martin that he could not speak with her ex parte—outside the formal process and without Fox present—and would have to follow standard procedure.
From Slate ● Mar. 11, 2026
“This is a standard procedure in litigation. The plaintiffs agreed to the court order creating this procedure.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 13, 2026
Following standard procedure for covert operations, Barker had held back key information until the last moment.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
