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Recent Examples of nonstandard
Reported Earnings Growth Kirkpatrick uses a nonstandard calculation for earnings growth, which compares operating earnings over the last four fiscal quarters to total operating earnings for the four-quarter period ending one quarter earlier.
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Charles Rotblut, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
Most of the energy has focused on the aging end of things, using barrels made from nonstandard woods, for example, or creative cask finishes.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 June 2024
Thermaltake has been experimenting with nonstandard colors for a few years (see our reviews of the company’s Thermaltake View 270 TG ARGB in Matcha Green or the CTE E600 MX in Hydrangea Blue), and the Ceres is the boldest leap yet.
—John Burek, PCMAG, 10 June 2024
Because of the advancement in technology and the gig economy, especially since the pandemic, people are increasingly working nonstandard schedules in comparison with several decades ago, Yao said via email.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 3 Apr. 2024
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Charles Rotblut, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
Most of the energy has focused on the aging end of things, using barrels made from nonstandard woods, for example, or creative cask finishes.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 June 2024
Thermaltake has been experimenting with nonstandard colors for a few years (see our reviews of the company’s Thermaltake View 270 TG ARGB in Matcha Green or the CTE E600 MX in Hydrangea Blue), and the Ceres is the boldest leap yet.
—John Burek, PCMAG, 10 June 2024
Because of the advancement in technology and the gig economy, especially since the pandemic, people are increasingly working nonstandard schedules in comparison with several decades ago, Yao said via email.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 3 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonstandard
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As a student of astrology and as a Gemini sun—curious, quick-witted, charming with a penchant for dialectical analysis—who better to engage in this purely scientific endeavor?—
Maya Layne,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
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Cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy are typically considered the gold standard.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
11 Feb. 2025
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Sophomore forward Landon Mays added 13 points and six rebounds for the Spartans (25-7), who will play at 6 p.m. Friday against Perspectives Leadership (18-9) for the regional title.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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The season has been marked by below-average regional rainfall and unusually high temperatures.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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What is a Green Beret? Green Beret is the colloquial name used for members of the U.S. Army Special Forces.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
2 Jan. 2025
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Purple group — colloquial suffixes (CORE, GATE, MANIA, PILLED) No perfect game, but that's nine wins in a row.—
Kris Holt,
Forbes,
5 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Meanwhile, text shorthand continues to overrun our vernacular.—
Scott Nover,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
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Each hub of the region has its own character, cuisine, vernacular, soul and landmarks.—
Shawn Hubler,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Marya Lieberman, an analytical chemist at the University of Notre Dame who specializes in the detection of substandard and falsified pharmaceuticals, said regulators face a daunting task to remove these illicit sites.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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A day before the fire, Independence expanded the program after buildings that had passed inspections under the old guidelines gained publicity for substandard and dangerous living conditions.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2025
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Since the start of the war in Ukraine, more than 272,000 children in Ukraine have benefitted from learning interventions with supplies provided by UNICEF, and over 400,000 children have engaged in formal or nonformal education.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes,
18 Aug. 2022
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The 10-to-15-second video clips are a nonformal way to engage your customers and tell them about your products.—
Michael Plummer,
Forbes,
3 June 2022
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Many fundamental aspects of teamwork—such as spontaneous collaboration, real-time feedback and informal bonding—are harder to cultivate in a virtual environment.—
Daria Rudnik,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Sorry to break it to you, but the tampering that happens is not informal.—
Cory Lavalette,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Nonstandard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonstandard. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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