common man
Example Sentences
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“Viewed positively, what the American revolution did was to give the common man a voice, a veto, elbow room and a refuge from the rampaging presumptions of his ‘betters.’
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
He said that a Diwali gift in the form of a "massive tax bonanza" was on its way for the common man and the millions of small businesses that power Asia's third largest economy.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2025
He was a rare win for the common man and maybe even the resurgence of the '90s golden era of rap that will never come back.
From Salon ● Dec. 25, 2024
Though this sport conjures images of the common man — Ralph Kramden, Archie Bunker and the Dude from “The Big Lebowski” — E.A.R.L. is a star at the bowling congress’ research center in Arlington, Texas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2023
Oh no, the common man is every bit as guilty; otherwise, people and nations would have rebelled long ago!
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
