commonplace
Example Sentences
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In this context, opacity feels comfortable and commonplace.
From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026
So-called jamming has been commonplace along the Russia-Ukraine border over recent years, and now the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world’s oil is transported, is besieged by such electronic attacks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
That such a seemingly commonplace location is elevated to feel mesmerizing speaks to how animation can make the mundane anew.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
Road accidents are relatively commonplace in Nepal, due to a range of factors including poor road maintenance and narrow paths in mountainous areas.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
“I suppose this hardly impresses the two of you. Bird’s-eye views being commonplace for you both.”
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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