be common
Example Sentences
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The race for hot digital properties resembles the kind of dogfights for buzzy scripts that used to be common in Hollywood during the 1980s and ’90s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
He suggested there could be common ground, pointing to "historical injustices" surrounding the British Steel pension scheme, which he said his party would "like to help you sort out".
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
Instead of being rare, methane production in oxygen-rich waters may be common in regions where phosphate levels are low.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 16, 2026
Stellantis maintains “less than a few hours’ worth of inventory” of the chassis modules on hand, the lawsuit said, as can be common in the auto industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
“And before long, the location of the tomb will be common knowledge.”
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
