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The report says hotter summers will become "the new normal" while heatwaves lasting at least a week will be common by the middle of the century.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

"Anthropomorphism has been shown to be common in everyday speech, but we found there's far less usage in news writing," Mackiewicz said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

Smith said his subpoenas for the records would be common practice in almost any complex conspiracy case, describing them as a lawful way to learn more about Trump’s conduct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

“As the winter has not arrived yet, bear sightings will be common until the snow flies.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025

She can never be common, like Hank and me.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee




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