usual
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Half received a low dose of digoxin in addition to their usual treatment for an average of three years, while the other half received a placebo.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
I understand the usual arguments — reducing future RMDs, avoiding higher future tax brackets, and creating tax-free assets for heirs — but I’m not sure they carry much weight in my particular case.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
The usual assumption is that professors are indoctrinating students, but that’s too simple.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
You have myself, Kelvin Washington, alongside my usual suspects, Yvonne Villarreal, Mark Olsen as well.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
But on this particular evening she was even later than usual.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
The writer pointed to the standard empirical data points – consumer confidence, morale, the usuals – but eventually landed on the basic plausible theory that chasing down conspiracies is just plain fun.
From Salon ● Oct. 13, 2025
If camping, you’ll want to pack the usuals, including: a tent, sleeping bags, an air mattress or other cushioning, extra blankets and pillows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2024
It is a Tuesday afternoon and I am sitting in the hairdressers, having both my usuals: a short back and sides and a mild attack of awkwardness.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 17, 2016
It’s not just the usuals — your Wolf Blitzers, your Charlie Roses, et al. — this time.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 19, 2015
We get in the long line and get our usuals, a Caesar salad for her, a burger and milk shake for me, and a heaping plate of french fries for us to share.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
