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common

[kom-uhn] / ˈkɒm ən /




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Long lines in front of women's public restrooms are a common sight nationwide.

From BBC

Some 90% of children under the age of 10 catch chickenpox at some point, and a week off school or nursery is fairly common.

From BBC

It used to be common for African governments to disband national teams after disappointing results, but it has happened less often since Fifa became stricter about government interference.

From BBC

Two of the world’s top-grossing films last year were sequels with something crucial in common: that both owed an extraordinary share of their box-office success to China.

From MarketWatch

A CT scan is a faster and more common way to capture detailed images of the body.

From The Wall Street Journal