standard
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During a particularly chaotic debate last week, she scolded her opponents’ incessant interruptions and called out what she considered a double standard over her behavior.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Anyone standing near the fault during the largest triggered quakes, at -0.14, would have felt an acceleration of "1.5 G", or 1.5 times the standard acceleration due to gravity, Giardini said.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
In addition, the report says healthcare professionals should encourage patients to reduce UPF consumption alongside standard advice about exercise, smoking, alcohol use, and overall nutrition.
From Science Daily • May 10, 2026
It will also create a new Defence Housing Service to improve the standard of accommodation for serving personnel and give the armed forces new powers to destroy drones threatening military sites.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
They never talked about it, but she saw the resentment in their eyes and felt their contempt every time she failed to live up to that standard.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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