a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical
But to do so with cruel disregard for the truth, as was done to my family, is an unacceptable new norm that’s reinforced when people demand and share information without thinking about it critically.
New York Times
(May 11, 2022)
Under current sanctions, Chevron is prohibited from doing business with the Venezuelan government and is only allowed to carry out essential maintenance work in the country.
New York Times
(May 17, 2022)
Parents could unwittingly expose their baby to bacteria or viruses, or to medications or herbs they did not realize the donor was taking.
New York Times
(May 13, 2022)
“The reality of life in America, the big problem, is that these people don’t have to jump through enough hurdles to get a gun.”
New York Times
(May 16, 2022)
Two weeks ago, the man walked in again repeatedly, until a barista pointed him out to a police officer who happened to be in the cafe.
New York Times
(Feb 28, 2022)
Ivan Timofeev, a Russian foreign policy analyst, said he, too, believed the prospect of peace had become more remote in the last month.
New York Times
(May 17, 2022)
Created on Wed May 18 14:59:43 EDT 2022
(updated Wed May 18 15:01:07 EDT 2022)
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