be common
Example Sentences
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Instead of being rare, methane production in oxygen-rich waters may be common in regions where phosphate levels are low.
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026
Stellantis maintains “less than a few hours’ worth of inventory” of the chassis modules on hand, the lawsuit said, as can be common in the auto industry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
It used to be common for African governments to disband national teams after disappointing results, but it has happened less often since Fifa became stricter about government interference.
From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026
This should be common sense, but at red lights and stop signs, you’re supposed to stop.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025
The suppression of uncomfortable ideas may be common in religion and politics, but it is not the path to knowledge; it has no place in the endeavor of science.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
