common-sense

Example Sentences

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If there was a ghost—which common sense told her there wasn’t —a good pair of legs could probably outrun it.

From Literature

There are dedicated recruitment staff at many clubs now but managers and chairmen still need a free week before any deadline, so please use some common sense and stop this madness!

From BBC

I have faith in our democratic institutions and the common sense of the American voter.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I'm a pragmatist, a British pragmatist, applying common sense," the prime minister told us on the plane, saying his desire was to "make Britain face outwards again."

From BBC

She considered, pride and common sense battling across her face.

From Literature