be common
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These telltale signs used to be common in generated texts because the tools had been trained on American scientific writing or American novels, he said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2026
That used to be common, according to Colonel Gazilanes.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
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
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
"That be common for I, also, but be more strong, you. Much work and someday you talk pretty. People start love you soon. Maybe tomorrow, okay."
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
