commonplace

Example Sentences

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Hideous delays and last-minute cancellations of flights have become so commonplace that airlines now advise building in a cushion of an extra day or two on each end of one’s journey.

From Los Angeles Times

Pricing based on age is commonplace in Europe, with access for under-18s free at places such as the Acropolis in Athens, the Prado in Madrid or the Colosseum in Rome to encourage them to visit.

From Barron's

The practice of blowing whistles when ICE agents are spotted became commonplace in Chicago.

From The Wall Street Journal

Exoskeletons are shedding their bulky, sci-fi image to become lightweight, AI-powered consumer devices that manufacturers hope will become as commonplace as smartwatches, targeting everyone from hikers to seniors seeking to stay active.

From Barron's

“I suppose this hardly impresses the two of you. Bird’s-eye views being commonplace for you both.”

From Literature