ordinary
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Because supernovae in distant galaxies usually do not produce detectable gravitational waves, some astronomers concluded that the event was likely an ordinary supernova unrelated to the earlier signal.
From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026
But strategic-reserve releases, supplies already at sea and, until recently, Iran’s own substantial shipments, have dulled the blow and made it seem less-serious to ordinary consumers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
But lawyers told AFP that compensation for plaintiffs like Li likely won't amount to much due to the limited commercial value of an ordinary likeness.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
Food immunotherapy practitioners use ordinary foods such as nuts or milk in their programmes, rather than licensed pharmaceutical products.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Because things could never be an ordinary disaster for him.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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