common sense
Example Sentences
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Ultimately, this comes down to common sense, in whatever situation arises.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
In “Walden,” he found constant wonder in the obvious; in “Civil Disobedience,” he mined moral profundity out of common sense.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
There was a common core to it, which was: Use your common sense, man.
From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026
The situation was painful and humiliating, but given the circumstances, the offensive nature of the incident could have been handled with common sense and empathy.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
It’s gotten so that it’s easier for me to lie than to tell the truth, because lying is all about common sense.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
