ordinary

Example Sentences

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They present their candidacies as opportunities to implement working-class-focused policies that would reduce government control and return power to ordinary residents.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Like ordinary black holes, they are incredibly dense, but they could be much smaller in mass.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

“It is crucial to clearly distinguish between the responsibilities of a regime and the fate of millions of ordinary citizens,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

You would not face the 10% early withdrawal penalty, even if the money would still be taxed as ordinary income.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“And really, it’s ghastly what we have to do to make our features show up on the screen. Completely different from what we’d wear out and about on an ordinary day.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu