yardsticks
- plural of yardstick.
Example Sentences
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But it occurred to me—while watching people waiting for gas at Costco—that the usual yardsticks don’t apply.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026
Based on yardsticks such as the price/earnings ratio and enterprise value to free cash flow, the valuation isn’t egregious.
From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025
Even if he did not have a famous writer for a father, Dubus would have plenty of yardsticks against which to measure his achievements, pains and pleasures.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2024
After some progress this last tax season on those yardsticks, the agency is now turning to the enforcement side of the ledger.
From Washington Times • Sep. 15, 2023
A hundred and fifty mice pushed back from their yardsticks and rose to their feet.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
