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communal

[kuh-myoon-l, kom-yuh-nl] / kəˈmyun l, ˈkɒm yə nl /


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Florist Abriana Vicioso is reimagining the traditional flower workshop as a communal “guided journey,” using botanical arts to foster healing and connection in the heart of Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The communal dining hall never had enough food, and the boys were always hungry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The influential fifth-century Christian theologian laid the foundations for the 13th century Augustinian order to which Leo belongs, one based on communal living and service.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

She bought books about club culture, studied the architecture of communal spaces, and downloaded legendary DJ sets from New York's Paradise Garage.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

In addition to starting the clinic, Farmer’s organization had also raised funds to build schools, houses, and communal sanitation and water systems.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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