commonplace

Example Sentences

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In Europe and Asia, semiannual reporting is commonplace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 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

Every few seasons or so, a commonplace produce item, be it a fruit or vegetable, is granted “It Girl” status.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2026

He was a commonplace, mean-looking man who might have been an engineer or technician of some kind.

From "1984" by George Orwell