commonplace

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In this context, opacity feels comfortable and commonplace.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Harbour, Bateman and Cardellini spoke about how the series turns commonplace true crime themes of sex, love and murder into a smart, funny and empathetic whodunit.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

GPS jamming has become commonplace in sensitive areas such as the Russia-Ukraine border and now the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

A large muddy water buffalo, led by a boy perhaps a year or two older than Minli, wandered through and was ignored as a commonplace occurrence.

From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin