commonly

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Swan then continues, “and it is tightly linked to chemicals that are commonly used in plastic.”

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

These are most commonly claims for child support or alimony, federal and state tax obligations, government-related debts, and, in some jurisdictions, debts owed to victims of fraud.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Metformin is commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes and is already prescribed off-label to as many as 13,000 Australians with type 1 diabetes.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

First Solar’s technology doesn’t use crystalline silicon, commonly used in solar cells, and the company has said it isn’t dependen China’s solar supply chains.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

More commonly, though, doctors correct for their uncertainty by erring heavily on the side of caution.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell