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common

[kom-uhn] / ˈkɒm ən /




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In a shared account, common enough between partners or in small businesses, the risks multiply.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

One of the most common rites of passage for young Americans is spending the long summer hours working as a camp counselor, lifeguarding at the local pool, stocking shelves or serving up dinners to regulars.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Shark attacks around Australia are more common than in many other parts of the world, though they are often not fatal.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

They are found in foods such as apples, pears, blueberries, blackberries, grapes, cocoa, and other common smoothie ingredients.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

However, in the spirit of compromise, Duane will use common names of flowers, and I will add descriptions.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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