Sentences with phrase «by class standards too»

Cubby spots like the door bins and glove box are of a useful and decent size, and the trunk capacity of 15.2 cubic feet on the regular model is pretty good by class standards too.

The pillars aren't that chunky by class standards too, so you likely won't feel like you're missing out if you don't go with a Nissan Sentra model that has the blind spot warning system installed.

Not exact matches

• too much school time is given over to test prep — and the pressure to lift scores leads to cheating and other unsavory practices; • subjects and accomplishments that aren't tested — art, creativity, leadership, independent thinking, etc. — are getting squeezed if not discarded; • teachers are losing their freedom to practice their craft, to make classes interesting and stimulating, and to act like professionals; • the curricular homogenizing that generally follows from standardized tests and state (or national) standards represents an undesirable usurpation of school autonomy, teacher freedom, and local control by distant authorities; and • judging teachers and schools by pupil test scores is inaccurate and unfair, given the kids» different starting points and home circumstances, the variation in class sizes and school resources, and the many other services that schools and teachers are now expected to provide their students.

Furthermore, the four - cylinder isn't brilliantly refined either (especially at higher revs), and we don't feel it suits the more relaxed qualities of the Toyota Highlander's driving characteristics — though, to this engine's credit, 20mpg city / 24mpg highway economy figures aren't too bad by class standards.

It's also worth pointing out that the engine's surprisingly refined for a diesel: for sure, a bit grumbly and noisy at times (mainly if you work the engine hard), but nothing too obtrusive by class standards.

As we lay there that night, I could hear the steady, sleeping breaths of my entire family, squeezed comfortably together in a space deemed far too small by middle - class cultural standards.