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commonplace

[kom-uhn-pleys] / ˈkɒm ənˌpleɪs /




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It is commonplace for someone here, and that includes all the determined immigrants who have joined us from around the world, to say, “I have an idea, wonder if I can make it fly.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang envisioned a future in which AI supercomputers running complex workloads would be commonplace in people’s homes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

That kind of anguished, not-funny witticism is another commonplace of the American educated classes: OMG, what has happened to this country?

From Salon • May 31, 2026

In addition to cars, marvels like refrigerators, radios and washing machines became commonplace.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The girl flushed, embarrassed even at this commonplace courtesy.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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