common sense

Example Sentences

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It goes against international law and common sense.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

They added they trusted their audience to use "common sense" but indicated the videos were fake in their captions.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 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

I soon was taught that Pauling’s accomplishment was a product of common sense, not the result of complicated mathematical reasoning.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson