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The Justice Department has said that it is common to consult with corporate stakeholders on a merger case and that all of its settlements “are based on the merits.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
A 33-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of common assault and has since been charged to appear before Londonderry Magistrates' Court next month.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
One of the most common rites of passage for young Americans is spending the long summer hours working as a camp counselor, lifeguarding at the local pool, stocking shelves or serving up dinners to regulars.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
In fact, it ranked as the second most common symptom reported by Reddit users, despite appearing less prominently in many clinical trials.
From Science Daily • May 24, 2026
There was no getting away from insects in this place, and the worst bites were from tsetse flies, which were common on the island.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
Vocabulary lists containing common
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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Schooled
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Thomas Jefferson's First Inaugural Address (1801)
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