ordinary people

Example Sentences

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But addressing him she declared: "There is a huge, thick wall between you and us, the ordinary people."

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

It was a backlash against millionaires who were profiting off the backs of ordinary people.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

Fresh fruits and vegetables — when available — are often priced beyond the reach of ordinary people.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Seinfeld also captures the small, everyday realities of life—situations that many ordinary people recognize and relate to.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Since ancient times, folk music has been the music of ordinary people, not the ruling class or professional musicians.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones