common man
Example Sentences
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What he used this week was not the diction of the common man but the language of sociopathy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
When Ruto was vying for the presidency, he portrayed himself as a common man, who came from a childhood marked by poverty and resilience.
From BBC • Jul. 11, 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
Garfield's supporters emphasized his rise from poverty, presenting him as a common man who could relate to the everyday lives of voters.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
