1
as in criteria
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
that last dining experience was not quite up to par
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2
as in normals
what is typical of a group, class, or series
a pulse of 70 is par for people of that age group
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By setting clear criteria for what qualifies as thought leadership, organizations can focus their resources on ideas with real potential.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024 -
Engage your internal stakeholders to define and implement new decision criteria, and communicate it to existing and prospective employees.—
Lyssa Hansard,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Measures include improving supervision and staffing, ensuring functional doors and locks and requiring staff to meet constitutional standards when using force.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Many licensed operators were accepting of higher costs to meet rigorous health, environmental, and business standards.—
John Murn,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Looking ahead, Danish sees the innovative casting in Last Call as part of a larger theater movement that challenges traditional norms and explores fresh creative approaches.—
Court Stroud,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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But in recent years, these norms have been weakening.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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His 18 outfield assists were tied for third most in team history, and early defensive metrics graded his range in left as superb.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Beyond height, no cross-site comparisons have ever been published for other measurements, including weight-for-height and weight-for-age metrics and head circumference.—
Manvir Singh,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
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Yet the reliance on universal benchmarks has widened the disconnect between bodies and their measurements.—
Manvir Singh,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
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Developed with input from Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna, the NSX set new benchmarks for precision engineering and inspired the development of later supercars.—
Josh Max,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Pars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pars. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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