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[kom-uhn-lee] / ˈkɒm ən li /


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Captive elephants, once used commonly for logging, are now used for tourism, entertainment, and religious ceremonies.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

WSJ readers commonly ask me whether they should or shouldn’t try a particular supplement or treatment.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

Streptococcus thermophilus, which is also commonly used as a yogurt starter, remained dominant in the semi-soft and harder cheeses throughout the maturation process.

From Science Daily Aug. 17, 2026

Of the three most common hammerhead species, the Smooth hammerhead is most commonly sighted, Talwar said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

Pageants were extremely popular in the early 1900s and commonly drew huge audiences.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler




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