standard
A 'standard' is another name for a manual transmission in cars. It means you have to change gears yourself instead of the car doing it automatically for you.
In automotive terms, a 'standard' typically refers to a manual transmission, where the driver has to manually shift gears. Starting from a stop on a hill can be challenging because it requires skill to avoid stalling the engine.
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"standard. That's the kicker. And you didn't tell her. Exactly."
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"I know our partner over at Standard has gone to great links to make sure they have upgraded [1799.8s] their sensors to repair failed ones like this."
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"[3826.3s] and condition and anything else. [3829.2s] And it's now standard. [3830.3s] So confirm what we thought."
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