commons
Example Sentences
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Speaking in the commons after the announcement, the Labour MP for Mid Derbyshire Jonathan Davies warned the proposal to cancel the A38 project could mean the area faces an economic hit.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Succession concluded before generative A.I. overcame the creative commons, but it’s likely the budget-slashing Tom would have readily embraced the tech much as D’Amaro has.
From Slate ● Feb. 4, 2026
The sum of all this is a tragedy of the education commons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 30, 2025
I’d like the city to think big on behalf of the greater good — the commons, as it used to be called — instead of the individual.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2025
When Lord Renly climbed to his feet, the commons cheered wildly, for King Robert's handsome young brother was a great favorite.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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