common knowledge

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“It’s another piece of the puzzle that tells you the AI theme is common knowledge and thus it’s hard to understand how there could be alpha remaining in something like long Nvidia.”

From MarketWatch • Dec. 11, 2025

As it turned out, the beehive ban was not common knowledge, even to the beekeepers association, said its president, Cheryl Koeller, in an email.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

Because common knowledge about pelvic health is low, with many patients feeling uncomfortable openly discussing this area of the body, the gravity of pelvic issues often goes overlooked.

From Slate • Oct. 6, 2025

We don't know who that was but it's common knowledge that former prime ministers can be protected long after they have left office.

From BBC • May 24, 2025

“He and Professor Trelawney are dividing classes between them this year,” said Professor McGonagall, a hint of disapproval in her voice; it was common knowledge that she despised the subject of Divination.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling