standard
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"Recent observations hint that our standard model of the universe is incorrect," she told a press conference on Saturday, adding that Roman will help clear that up.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
Correcting for host galaxy mass is a standard step in modern cosmology that helps scientists make more accurate measurements.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026
A massive lobbying effort is underway to institute a uniform standard for protecting an individual’s voice and likeness as property rights.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
He argues that we have yet to meet the standard set by Carl Sagan: “Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
I scour the lab and see the standard oxygen nozzle inside the contained glovebox system.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
New York has imposed a year-long moratorium on new hyperscale facilities, and Pennsylvania now requires developers to cover infrastructure costs and meet tougher standards on water use, hiring and community consultation.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
And in San José, the state’s hot spot of data center development, residents flooded a recent public hearing to call for a moratorium while the city updates its data center standards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
The lethargy in the labor market is highly unusual by historical standards.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
The researchers said this reflects the high quality standards maintained by the UK food industry.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026
The way Admetus treated him shows more plainly than any other story we have how high the standards of hospitality were, how much was expected from a host to a guest.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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