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[kom-uhn] / ˈkɒm ən /




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In a report last year, More in Common said "broken" was the most common word Britons used to describe the country.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

They look like extreme long shots when you apply a common sense statistical test to them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The researchers say the work highlights how common granular materials can be transformed into engineered systems that respond intelligently through their own mechanical properties.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Those substances have become increasingly common in high-protein drinks and snacks.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Other common phrases of departure in this demographic include “Peace” and “Peace out.”

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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