Sentence examples for citing a standard from inspiring English sources

But the judge denied a request to shut down features on eBay's Web site, citing a standard fairness test and mentioning that the patent holder didn't manufacture the invention.

Many philosophers follow Quine by citing a standard cluster of principles putatively constitutive of scientific standards: empirical adequacy, ontological economy, simplicity, fertility, and so on (Quine 1955, 247; Quine and Ullian 1970, chapter 5).

"He sincerely believes he does not have to withhold," Mr. McColl said, citing a Supreme Court standard for acquittal of tax evasion.

The foundations, the Heinz Endowments, the Grable Foundation and the Pittsburgh Foundation, have indefinitely suspended their payments for programs in the Pittsburgh schools, citing a declining standard of fiscal management and a breakdown in governance.

Sixty-two percent said the Internet had changed the profession's fundamental values, with most citing a loosening of standards.

The Yes on 23 campaign Web site says that diesel and gasoline prices would increase by about $3.7 billion a year under AB 32's low carbon fuel standard, citing a report from Sierra Research, a consultant to the government and the private sector in air pollution control.

Ms. Cissna said the rules would cause "extreme disruption" to many companies whose pension plans do not adhere to the standards, citing a study by the Watson Wyatt consulting firm that said about two-thirds of pension plans sponsored by the 100 largest American corporations would fail to comply.

A comprehensive trilobite zonation in Sweden has frequently been cited as a standard for correlation.

The two-second rule is still often cited as a standard for Web commerce sites.

Citizenship and Immigration explicitly precludes migrant workers from getting jobs in strip clubs, massage parlours and escort agencies, a limitation it cites as a "standard condition that applies to ALL work permit holders".

Low cost and easy availability of alcohol and avoidance of drink driving were highlighted as key factors underpinning this change; alcohol was cited as a standard item on supermarket shopping lists.