be common
Example Sentences
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The report says hotter summers will become "the new normal" while heatwaves lasting at least a week will be common by the middle of the century.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
"Anthropomorphism has been shown to be common in everyday speech, but we found there's far less usage in news writing," Mackiewicz said.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 19, 2026
Smith said his subpoenas for the records would be common practice in almost any complex conspiracy case, describing them as a lawful way to learn more about Trump’s conduct.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
It used to be common for African governments to disband national teams after disappointing results, but it has happened less often since Fifa became stricter about government interference.
From BBC ● Jan. 1, 2026
Anybody who don’t know or care if it’s Sunday has to be common as pigs’ tracks.”
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
