ordinary

Example Sentences

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‘And if the souls of ordinary creatures are too bright,’ said Renn, getting to her feet and beginning to pace, ‘then how much brighter -more dazzling -must the Nanuak be!’

From Literature

Unlike James Bond, however, Deighton's secret agents were ordinary working-class people, often frustrated by the incompetence of their own side.

From BBC

After a long minute, I closed the book and rose to return it to the shelf like any other ordinary patron.

From Literature

New research shows that ordinary cells can achieve a similar feat when they work together.

From Science Daily

Instead, lawmakers learn about military operations the same way ordinary Americans do — by watching the news — and then demand to be briefed, he said.

From Los Angeles Times