as in normal
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
another standard-issue thriller with a man on the run desperately trying to find the baddie who framed him for murder
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Recent Examples of standard-issue
Even the hotel’s standard-issue rooms offer fun extras, like murphy beds, sleeper sofas, clothing-storage space, and mini fridges.
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Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 8 Aug. 2024
These data could certainly be read to suggest that a candidate who can successfully pitch themselves as a more standard-issue, acceptable Democrat — without Biden’s age and mental acuity concerns — could be better positioned.
—Aaron Blake, Washington Post, 22 July 2024
Popular on Variety Anyone familiar with Cousins’ idiosyncratic films will know not to expect a standard-issue biodoc of talking heads and archival montage.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 6 July 2024
In an age when Congress is increasingly a repository for publicity-seeking fools and venal pocket-liners rather than legislators, the Democratic voters of New York’s 16th congressional district have a rare opportunity to exchange a clown and antisemite for a more standard-issue liberal.
—The Editors, National Review, 25 June 2024
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Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 8 Aug. 2024
These data could certainly be read to suggest that a candidate who can successfully pitch themselves as a more standard-issue, acceptable Democrat — without Biden’s age and mental acuity concerns — could be better positioned.
—Aaron Blake, Washington Post, 22 July 2024
Popular on Variety Anyone familiar with Cousins’ idiosyncratic films will know not to expect a standard-issue biodoc of talking heads and archival montage.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 6 July 2024
In an age when Congress is increasingly a repository for publicity-seeking fools and venal pocket-liners rather than legislators, the Democratic voters of New York’s 16th congressional district have a rare opportunity to exchange a clown and antisemite for a more standard-issue liberal.
—The Editors, National Review, 25 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standard-issue
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This gives you up to a $10 discount each month for two years (expires Dec. 2), where new members can receive either $5 off per month for the normal rate of the Visible plan or $10 off per month for the Visible+ plan during the first 24 months of service.Molly Higgins, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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Austin cold front brings strong winds, damage With gusts reaching up to 59 mph, howling winds have mostly moved on, with conditions returning to normal in Austin ahead of anticipated winter weather next week.Hogan Gore, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Another risk is getting worse sleep than usual, which affects mood, alertness, and performance the next day.Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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The smaller sensors means less light intake, so all four lenses require night mode more than usual.Ben Sin, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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To find the best hotels in Miami, our incognito inspectors posed as ordinary guests and stayed multiple nights at each property.Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Holliman had done several guest-starring roles on 1950s TV before making history as the focus of the first episode of The Twilight Zone, Rod Serling’s landmark anthology series that put ordinary people in extraordinary situations.Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024
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Aside from the fight being eight two-minute rounds, both the men will wear heavier 14-ounce gloves instead of the typical 10-ounce gloves.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The guidelines vary by region, according to the typical climate each region has.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Read below to see the average prices for a gallon of regular gas in and around Washington, D.C. Delaware Gas prices in Delaware dropped on Thanksgiving, falling to $2.984 per gallon.Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
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This sparked a buying spree, with the most recent acquisition completed last week, when the company bought 55,000 BTC at an average price of $97,862.Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Paul and Tyson will fight in eight two-minute rounds rather than the standard 10-12 rounds at three minutes each.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Students are able to return to their dorms and campus dining will resume standard operations starting at 4:30 p.m.Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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Since its passage, property and retail theft have skyrocketed, with flash mobs becoming commonplace at shopping centers to steal goods.Diane Dixon, Orange County Register, 15 Oct. 2024
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And the day will come when speaking the truth and advocating for justice will be commonplace and not dangerous in Russia.Alexei Navalny, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Standard-issue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standard-issue. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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