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communal

[kuh-myoon-l, kom-yuh-nl] / kəˈmjun l, ˈkɒm jə nl /


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“Language is a communal shelter,” Mr. Hoffman writes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

“You’re trying to create that live experience, and more specifically, a communal experience for the audience watching at home,” says Griffin.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

India ranked second worldwide in internet shutdowns last year, according to Access Now monitor, including localised blackouts during protests, conflict and communal violence.

From Barron's Aug. 8, 2026

The incident occurred in September 2025, when students living in Ganędagǫ Hall reported seeing two classmates processing a black bear in the residence hall’s communal kitchen.

From Salon Aug. 8, 2026

Once she had floured the dough, she wrapped it in a moist cloth, put on a hijab, and set out for the communal tandoor.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini




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