How to Use par for the course in a Sentence
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The audience quickly learns this is par for the course for Judith.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026
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The results of the GalSafe-pork trial were, in some ways, par for the course.
—Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
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This repeat casting is par for the course for Nolan, who has brought many actors from one project to the next throughout his acclaimed career.
—Emma Urdangen, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
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Eating snacks, going over adjustments with coaches and stretching out body aches are par for the course, as during any other halftime break.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 17 July 2026
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Horseback riding, fly fishing, hiking, and fresh, delicious meals are all par for the course here, but the ranch offers a few special amenities and activities.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
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For death penalty critics and observers, the double execution now scheduled later this month for Duckett and Occhicone is par for the course.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 16 July 2026
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Misinformation regarding his financial compensation ran rampant as is par for the course.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 9 July 2026
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Though this weekly series will always be forward looking, and mistakes are inherently par for the course, last week's whiff on the Athletics' Max Muncy is still stuck in my craw.
—John Laghezza, New York Times, 10 July 2026
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