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common knowledge



NOUN
open secret
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“It’s common knowledge now among anybody,” said Art Westerinen, 64, the family historian and one of Dorothy’s three brothers.

From Salon Jul. 27, 2026

Many of the allegations that resurfaced this week were common knowledge , which has left some wondering why ABC chose to risk casting Paul.

From BBC Mar. 21, 2026

“It’s another piece of the puzzle that tells you the AI theme is common knowledge and thus it’s hard to understand how there could be alpha remaining in something like long Nvidia.”

From MarketWatch Dec. 11, 2025

It’s common knowledge that humidity exacerbates the experience of heat.

From Slate Jun. 25, 2025

More rashly, I announced my intention—told friends and neighbors, confidently informed my publisher, made it common knowledge among those who knew me.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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