conventional
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Conventional checks at the border are still in place.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Conventional wisdom would have it that she’s toast.
From Slate • May 22, 2026
"Conventional simulations oversimplify real materials, while experiments reveal complexity without a clear way to quantify cause and effect," explains Prof. Kotsugi.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
Conventional wisdom holds that a young team has to ascend to contender status step by step, taking several years to progress from outside the playoffs to the NBA Finals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Conventional economic wisdom, of course, says that the more choices consumers have, the more likely they are to buy, because it is easier for consumers to find the jam that perfectly fits their needs.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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