The standard reply is, "Well, 1995 was an excellent year."

Steve somehow managed to get his tongue round the standard reply.

"I don't think you understand our Government's position correctly," was the standard reply.

Sue Brown of the bank's public-relations department sends the standard reply to each.

Unfortunately, their standard reply was to "Be quiet and don't ask so many questions."

In the early days, individuals who sent letters received a standard reply from Paul Lee.

His standard reply, he said, has been to suggest that the dealers call a museum.

"I plan to visit every church," was my standard reply.

His standard reply is "because we're doing the job for you."

When American policy makers are asked that question, there is an almost standard reply.