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as in normal
what is typical of a group, class, or series
sales figures that are within the norm of a store of that size
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Recent Examples of norm
Co-created by Seinfeld and Larry David, the sitcom was a massive hit in the ’90s thanks to its wry dissection of social norms, and the talents of costars Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards.
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Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
There are unique consumer needs with operating a sports betting exchange, such as securing extra bandwidth for high-volume events like the World Cup knockout rounds or writing contract rules that are consistent with industry norms.
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Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
That lesson felt especially urgent for students interested in politics and public service, many of whom have watched narratives and images rapidly reshape public opinion around everything from global conflict and campus protests to immigration enforcement and democratic norms.
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Marc Adelman,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Questions about democratic norms have also resurfaced because Fujimori never fully accepted her defeats in either 2016 or 2021.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
There are unique consumer needs with operating a sports betting exchange, such as securing extra bandwidth for high-volume events like the World Cup knockout rounds or writing contract rules that are consistent with industry norms.
—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
That lesson felt especially urgent for students interested in politics and public service, many of whom have watched narratives and images rapidly reshape public opinion around everything from global conflict and campus protests to immigration enforcement and democratic norms.
—
Marc Adelman,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Questions about democratic norms have also resurfaced because Fujimori never fully accepted her defeats in either 2016 or 2021.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for norm
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Then, before the listener can fully settle in, the Puerto Rican rapper and singer fires off bars claiming that Grammys were stolen from him and details his many nights spent sleeping on the floor to his new normal of earning $500,000 per show.
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Most likely, the new normal in the Persian Gulf will be chronic instability and frequent disruptions in shipping.
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The United Kingdom is on course for its sixth prime minister in some seven years, as one political leader after another proves no match for a stubbornly weak economy, which has weighed on incomes and living standards, wearing down the electorate.
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The sheriff said the agency remains committed to transparency, professionalism and ethical standards.
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Soccer families who participated in the survey reported spending an average of $910 per year on equipment, registration and other fees in 2025.
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The market price is a weighted average of the prices of the two classes.
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There’s no doubt that Damien safety Gavin Williams, a USC commit, will be the standard for excellence this coming season.
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With complimentary babysitting and free extra cots and cribs standard with any stay, families can hunker down and know they will be treated to island hospitality while being able to take advantage of snorkeling, scuba diving, nature walks, and beachfront cottages.
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“Norm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/norm. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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