ordinary
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Going public -- known as an IPO, or initial public offering -- means ordinary investors can buy a slice of a company for the first time.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
That elephant doesn’t really exist in the ordinary sense.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
There was a vague feeling of unease about all of this - but it was difficult for ordinary people living nearby to prove there was anything amiss.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
“There is overwhelming evidence that this was not ordinary trading, but a strategy designed to take quick profits through social-media posts motivated by his desire to make a quick buck,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
‘And if the souls of ordinary creatures are too bright,’ said Renn, getting to her feet and beginning to pace, ‘then how much brighter -more dazzling -must the Nanuak be!’
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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