| Progress towards democracy and towards freedom of press are the standard Western yardsticks to judge how China is developing politically. |
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| The ability to paint hair effectively is one of the yardsticks by which the successful miniaturist is judged. |
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| Tape measures may stretch, yardsticks may chip and rotary cutting mats may warp. |
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| Duration of combat and numbers of casualties aren't yardsticks for measuring victory or failure. |
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| This book examines each of the eleven occupants of the Oval Office since Herbert Hoover in terms of six yardsticks. |
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| Clearly defined and specific objectives provide yardsticks for measurement. |
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| She grew up in bohemian SoHo, the eldest of three children, and regularly cites her mother's little sayings as yardsticks by which she measures her unusual life. |
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| It should be able to establish yardsticks by which to measure the quality and accountability of public services as well as a monitoring mechanism. |
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| Napoleon was a champion of the metric system and had no use for the old yardsticks. |
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