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[kom-uhn] / ˈkɒm ən /




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McDonald, who wrote the bestseller, “A Colossal Failure of Common Sense,” said tech representation in the S&P 500 is so high that retail investors are being force-fed the sector.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Common apps like the Microsoft Office productivity suite and Google Chrome run smoothly, and PCs once again rival Macs in battery life.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

In 1890, a man named Mahadeo Bachche organised the system in its modern form with about 100 workers, according to Shobha Bondre's book Mumbai's Dabbawala: The Uncommon Story of the Common Man.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

With the leading single “Soul Sista,” the album featured vocals from the likes of Common and Yasiin Bey along with production from Dr. Dre, Raphael Saadiq, the Soulquarians and the late J. Dilla.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

“Son, book-learning isn’t everything. Common sense will go a long way. Me and Elzenia had plenty of that.”

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson




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