1.   Although color film was available and not much more difficult to handle than black and white, the latter was de rigeur throughout both the European and Pacific theaters.

2.   And disarmament of all sorts was de rigeur.

3.   By the same token, a geographically diverse roster of artists seems almost de rigeur among New York galleries.

4.   Donnybrooks were de rigeur.

5.   For the whole of November, they will plead for Santa to bring whatever toy is de rigeur.

6.   For visitors from the Cold Coast and elsewhere, trips to Tinseltown and other star hot spots are de rigeur.

7.   Indeed, glasses have become so de rigeur that even people who can see perfectly are wearing them.

8.   Mince pies are also de rigeur.

9.   Now, going from euphoria to depression is de rigeur.

10.   Pedicures are de rigeur this time of year and we show you the latest products on the market to make your toesies bloom like posies.