Sentence examples for seeking a standard from inspiring English sources

While many clean water advocates are seeking a standard of three parts per billion, lobbyists for water suppliers, developers and manufacturers have been seeking a less stringent standard.

For instance, last month, a 66-year-old seeking a standard reverse mortgage — which allows you to withdraw more money than the Saver — could take out only 59.1 percent of the home value.

The auto companies are seeking a standard at the lower end of the range proposed by the government, citing studies that say that meeting the stiffer regulation will add thousands of dollars to the cost of a new vehicle and require a significant downsizing of vehicles in all classes.

The Shireys had sought a standard 30-year mortgage.

Before writing a check, Ms. Norris sought a standard prepurchase exam.

The prosecutor, William H. Schmidt, said that he had agreed to let Mr. Ciccone, 40, seek a standard pension, effective at age 55, for his 17 years in law enforcement, but that Mr. Ciccone sought a pension, effective immediately, for a disability that he has not specified.

Critical reflection seeks a standard by which people's approvals and disapprovals can be appraised.

"It is natural for us to seek a Standard of Taste," wrote the Scottish philosopher David Hume in 1757, "a rule by which the various sentiments of men may be reconciled; at least, a decision, afforded, confirming one sentiment, and condemning another". .

When the Conservatives sought a standard-bearer to replace Mr. Major, they found that the most popular person was Mr. Clarke.

"That's why we are seeking a safety standard for all gun locks".

The players association is seeking a uniform standard for the relationships between team doctors and players and to make them more doctor-patient relationships.