Sentence examples for are is standard from inspiring English sources

When you are doing any major work, a contract that spells out what the scope of work is, and what the contractor's responsibilities are, is standard business practice and any person who does not want to follow that is suspect.

That's been standard practice at Nokia for the past six years, and we also understand that "pretty" isn't enough.

Nikon has always been fairly closed mouth about exactly who makes their sensors, but it's been standard knowledge that they are made by Sony.

It's been standard on all the new models for years now.

Pittman wanted to take something that's been standard - like the coffee experience - and change it.

It's been standard practice not to jail children over criminal charges brought against their parents.

It's been standard issue in space suits for generations and is far and away the least appreciated part of the spacesuit apparatus.

"The fact of the matter is that it's been standard practice over the last 80 years to not confirm Supreme Court nominees during a presidential election year," Senator Chuck Grassley, the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said.

Knowing what your standards are is important.

Where British films are being made, standards appear to be rising, reflected by increased critical acclaim.

"Look how silly we were" is the standard response.