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What do an Irish language rap group, Sporty Spice and the King of Pop have in common?

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Those principles include compactness, contiguity and the preservation of political subdivisions, including cities and counties, and “communities of interest” that have geography, culture or an economic sector in common.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The roster of campaign contributors to Los Angeles mayoral candidates has something in common with the courtside seats at Lakers games: Both are sprinkled with the rich and famous.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Like, say, walking into the right place during the right art lover’s shift and finding a reason to smile about a friend we have in common.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

“Parallel lines have so much in common; it’s a shame they’ll never meet,” he told the boy at their first session.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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