That's got to be a world record, even by Washington standards.

It was a clear night, not bad by Washington standards.

She is a woman of little wealth, unassuming appearance and a modest ego, by Washington standards.

"Even by Washington standards, that is a lot of hot air."

None of the plans are particularly expensive by Washington standards.

The sums involved are not large, by Washington standards.

By Washington standards, it was a remarkably civilized news conference.

He is also a workaholic of mythic proportions, even by Washington standards.

By Washington standards, the Administration is moving at breakneck speed.

Once in power his lieutenants followed through with a bluntness notable even by Washington standards.