standards
Example Sentences
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Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday that Bangladeshi authorities were failing to uphold international legal standards.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
“The suggestion that the bank has compromised its underwriting standards is false and not substantiated by the facts or the performance of the portfolio over time.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
“Ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of individuals in our custody is a top priority at ICE. ICE has higher detention standards than most U.S. prisons that hold actual U.S. citizens.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
They said patient safety remained the "highest priority" and that all staff were expected "to always uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism".
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
“Like I said, are your standards that low that you’re suddenly falling for him?”
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
